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Public Safety Telecommunicator - Pool

NC Central University
tuition assistance
United States, North Carolina, Durham
1801 Fayetteville Street (Show on map)
Oct 23, 2025
Posting Details
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Position/Classification Title
Working Title Public Safety Telecommunicator - Pool
Competency Level
Position Number
Salary Grade Equivalent
FLSA Non-Exempt
Appointment Type Permanent - Full Time
FTE 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months
If time limited, duration date
Department Hiring Range $31,200 - $36,832
EEO-1 Category Professionals
SOC Code 43-5031 - Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers
Position Overview








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Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.

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Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The primary purpose of the University Police Department is to protect the lives and property (real and personal) of all personnel and visitors who frequent the campus. This unit must enforce all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, as well as, the University rules and regulations. In addition, this unit must patrol and secure the grounds of North Carolina Central University by responding to calls and/or complaints, perform preliminary, investigations of criminal and civil conduct incidents, record and refer, complaints, complete and file reports on all incidents.
Primary Purpose of Position
The primary purpose of this position is work involving the receipt and transmissions of radio, telephone, and computer messages, and dispatching law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical units as required, on a 40 hour a week schedule with rotating shift, Testify in court cases and before University committees on criminal and civil incidents, regarding policy revisions and emergency recordings, Ensure that all Federal, State, Local and University laws and procedures are enforced relative to FCC (Federal Communication Commission) and State Regulations and Assist in reviewing and evaluating emergency procedures and Telecommunicator's activities while performing their job duties and responsibilities.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of the geography, policies, procedures, jurisdictions, and computer system.
  • Ability to remain calm while handling numerous tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to speak clearly and distinctly at all times.
  • Ability to think clearly and act promptly in emergencies and under pressure


Minimum Education/Experience
Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation
High school diploma or equivalency and demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Requires certification as a Division of Criminal Information Computer Operator or the ability to achieve certification within 45 days of employment.

Some positions may require Basic Telecommunicator Certification in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission or the ability to achieve certification within one year of employment.

Required Certifications:


  • CPR certification
  • Emergency Police Dispatch (EPD)
  • Division of Criminal Information (DCI) certification


DCI (Division of Criminal Information)
All certifications can be obtained on the job and should be completed within the first 12 months of hire if not already completed.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University ( NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University's internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.
Work Hours Rotating 12 Hour Shifts
Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies Yes
Campus Security Authority Designated Position Yes
Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies


Required Competency Technical Knowledge
Duties
Knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; knowledge of equipment operations; knowledge of the organization, the jurisdiction, and basic public safety operations (Including law enforcement agencies, fire, and rescue, security, and other response units). Able to display sufficient knowledge of the infrastructure to dispatch and direct efficiently within the jurisdiction. Ability to keep abreast change and able to adapt.


Required Competency Communication-Oral
Duties

  • Receive and broadcast calls on multiple radio frequencies.
  • Answers all phone lines within three rings.
  • Speaks in a normal tone during transmission.
  • Radio transmissions do not contain rude or disrespectful comments, opinions of policy, procedure, people, events, or remarks of a personal nature.
  • Responsive to the needs of the customer.
  • Accepts blame for mistakes and/or errors in judgment and corrects problems with customers. Is consistently courteous, responsive, and caring in dealing with customers.



Required Competency Data/Information/Records Administration
Duties

  • Knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Knowledge of equipment operations
  • Knowledge of the organization, the jurisdiction, and basic public safety operations (Including law enforcement agencies, fire, and rescue, security, and other response units).
  • Able to display sufficient knowledge of the infrastructure to dispatch and direct efficiently within the jurisdiction.
  • Ability to keep abreast change and able to adapt.



Required Competency Decision Making
Duties

  • Ability to initiate action based on information acquired while working under pressure.
  • While dispatching, Telecommunicators provide calm and efficient service to the agencies.
  • Telecommunicators provide clear direction, responsive feedback and proactively find information pertinent to in progress calls.

Posting Detail Information




Posting Number SPA01432P
Open Date 10/06/2025
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
This is a pooled job posting for Public Safety Telecommunicator positions. Applications submitted to this posting will be considered for multiple current and future vacancies based on departmental needs and applicant qualifications.
You will be contacted directly if selected to move forward in the screening or interview process. This posting will remain open to build a pool of qualified applicants.
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