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NEWS and INFO Home Search Jobs Log In /Create Account Help Security Officer 1 | Dispatcher . To email this position to a friend, click on the Email to a Friend link. Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. Recommended candidate will be required to complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment. Please provide three professional references in the application form. Full consideration for applications received by March 24, 2026. Posting Details Position Details Posting Number N01197 Classification Title Security Officer 1 | Dispatcher Working Title Security Officer 1 | Dispatcher Employee Group Staff Bargaining Unit POA Location Main Campus Department Police Pay Rate $36,533 ($17.51hr) Employment Type Regular FT Work Schedule May work 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am Work weekends, holidays and required mandatory overtime. Position Summary Information Position Summary Dispatching for police officers of Slippery Rock University Police Department. Answering phone calls, radio calls, and traffic control to assist in directing and parking vehicles and patrol services. Slippery Rock University provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include

• : Medical, prescription drug, and supplemental benefits. Generous retirement plans, two options:
• Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP)
• State Employees' Retirement System (SERS) Tuition benefits for employees and dependents. Paid time off (holidays, sick leave, annual leave). Employer-paid life insurance. Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.
• Specific benefits may vary based upon employee group and/or collective bargaining unit.

Minimum Qualifications Valid driver's license. Successful performance in a campus interview and passing a criminal background check. Candidate must be available to work shifts, holidays, weekends and overtime. Knowledge of computer usage. Preferred Qualifications Experience in dispatching, call centers, or law enforcement preferred. Excellent communication skills and ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions. Knowledge of common building safety practices. Experience working with diverse cultures and possess an understanding of diverse populations. Posting Detail Information Posting Date 03/10/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Notice of Non-Discrimination Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, age/or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Chief Human Resource Officer 205 Old Main Building 104 Maltby Avenue Slippery Rock University Slippery Rock, PA 16057 724.738.2070 Respect for Individuals in the Community Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community. Special Instructions to Applicants Recommended candidate will be required to complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment. Please provide three professional references in the application form. Full consideration for applications received by March 24, 2026. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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Do you have the Association Public Safety Communication Officials (APCO) certification? Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents