Job Details

Public Safety Dispatcher - Swing Shift

Position Number: 6309089
Location: West Hartford, CT
Position Type: Campus Safety and Police

University of Hartford

Public Safety Dispatcher - Swing Shift

FLSA Classification
NE

Reports to
Assigned Shift Sergeant

Salary Range
H1

Weeks Per Year
52

Work Week
40 hours (minimum)

Position Summary
Provides specialized security and communications services for the University, receiving and transmitting routine and emergency radio and telephone calls for service, prioritizing response needs and dispatching information to field officers and/or sergeants as appropriate. Performs all duties in full support of the University's mission understanding that the positive and effective execution of these duties are instrumental to the education of the University's students.

Hiring Range
Starting salary is $21.79 per hour

Key Responsibilities

Monitors several fire and intrusion alarm systems as well as closed circuit television (CCTV) systems, dispatching calls for service to appropriate internal and external personnel as necessary and appropriate. Takes appropriate action and ensures follow through when needed.
Assists all students, faculty, staff and visitors to the Public Safety Dispatch office, providing information and other assistance as necessary and appropriate.
Develops, cultivates and maintains effective working relationships with all members of the University community including faculty, staff and students.
Utilizes and maintains Public Safety logs on a computerized information system to record all daily activities and other pertinent departmental information required in order for other personnel to complete their duties and responsibilities in an effective and timely manner.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Monitors all key card access control systems on campus. Assumes responsibility for the accurate disbursement of University keys, following established key issuing procedures.
Utilizing established University and departmental protocols, issues parking permits to faculty, staff, students, visitors and other guests of the University, as necessary and appropriate. Process payments for permits, fines and fees in accordance with University and departmental parking policies and procedures. Follows all policies and procedures for cash management.

Posting Number
PS1103P

Working Conditions
Normal office situation, this is a swing shift position.

Education
HS Diploma or GED required. Must possess the ability to achieve and maintain CT State Telecommunicators Certification.

Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or table.Requires repeated reaching by extending hand(s) and/or arm(s) in any direction. Intermittently sitting, standing, stooping.Light lifting or carrying 25 lbs or less.

Special Skills
The ability to work effectively with diverse groups.

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Close Date
1/27/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary
Swing Shift Schedule - Friday - Tuesday; encompasses all three shifts throughout the work week 2nd and 3rd shift parts of the weekly work schedule include a shift differential pay

For full application instructions and position description, visit: https://hartford.peopleadmin.com/postings/7306