DISPATCHER-POLICE

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Police and Public Safety Department seeks Dispatcher Police personnel.

Key Duties and Responsibilities * Sends and receives radio transmission from sworn and non-sworn field units and surrounding agencies.

* Answers the telephone and determines the form of assistance required.

Assures units within the department responds or refers the call to other sources for resolution.

* Performs multi-tasking priorities.

Maintains knowledge of all required department policies and procedures.

* Operates the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center/National Crime Information Center (ACJIC/NCIC) terminal and become certified on the same.

* Operates equipment in the Communications Center.

* Rotates on all shifts and all days of the week, at the discretion of the Communications Supervisor.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Starting hourly rate: $17.95 Minimum Qualifications * High School diploma or GED required.

Ability to type twenty-five (25) WPM required.