Communication Dispatcher II

Job no: 526355 Position type: Staff Full Time Benefit Status: Benefited-Union Campus: UMass Lowell Department: University Police Salary: Grade 13E, Step 1 Applications Open: Jan 29 2025 Applications Close: Open until filledGeneral Summary of Position: The Communications Dispatcher II performs a variety of duties involving transmitting messages from the radio communications base station. S/he monitors various radio frequencies and operates radio transmitting and receiving equipment. S/he will maintain records and logs of department daily activities, search files to obtain information, utilize information equipment in order to facilitate law enforcement and community care taking goals and missions. All finalists will be required to present the following documents: Birth Certificate, High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate/equivalent and Driver's License. Minimum Qualifications: Must be a US Citizen Must have a High School Diploma or an equivalent GED Certificate Must have strong communications skills, both verbal and written Must be able to pass a background check, must not have been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor Must possess a valid Driver’s License Must be able to pass a physical and psychological exam Must be able to work a varied work schedule including but not limited to nights, weekends and holidays Must be able to pass a NCIC/LEAPS exam in order to be certified to operate confidential informational electronic search equipment dedicated to law enforcement and community care taking Must have at least one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time dispatching experience Special Instructions to Applicants: Only internal International Teamsters Union Local 25 Bargaining candidates will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period. This is an International Teamsters Union Local 25 position, Grade 13E - Step 1. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received. Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required at the time of application.