Communications Dispatcher II
Bridgewater, MA (On-site)
Salary Not AvailablePart time
Posted 4 months ago
Job Description
The Bridgewater State University Police Department is charged with the
protection of the lives and property of more than 12,000 Bridgewater
State University students, faculty, staff, and visitors on nearly 300
acres of University land and 38 major buildings, as well as the streets
And Other Passageways Adjoining University Property. TOUR OF DUTY
\*This is an essential position \*Schedule: TBD by shift bidding
process; subject to change according to departmental needs. Must be
available for off-shift overtime, including compulsory callbacks. Area
of Assignment: University Wide - Bridgewater (Full-time, 12-month AFSCME
position) This is an AFSCME unit position and is subject to the terms of
the current AFSCME collective bargaining agreement. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: -
Transmits messages from a radio communications base station in
accordance with the rules and regulations of the Federal Communications
Commission. - Monitors various radio frequencies to receive, evaluate
and forward information. - Operates radio transmitting and receiving
equipment comprising a system of fixed stations and mobile units. -
Maintains records and logs of information such as all messages received
and transmitted, weather conditions and individuals or authorities to
contact in emergency situations. - Searches files to obtain information
in response to inquiries. - Coordinates all radio communications
including emergency systems, relays messages and instructions to mobile
or fixed stations concerned and operates public address systems and
paging devices. - Checks operating condition of equipment and reports
malfunctions to proper authority. - Observes, through a closed circuit
television system, traffic movements and conditions such as accidents,
fires and other hazards affecting traffic in tunnels and on highways or
other related structures in order to monitor traffic flow. - Operates
lane control devices, related traffic signals, videotape equipment
and/or public address systems; check proper operation of lighting,
signals and other devices as required in order to improve traffic
flow. - Operates teletype equipment to receive and transmit messages. -
Oversees and monitors communications activities in order to ensure
compliance with governing laws, rules and regulations. - Provides
on-the-job training to employees. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : Applicants
must have at least one year of full-time or equivalent part-time
experience in the operation of police radio receiving/transmitting
equipment. Previous experience in law enforcement and knowledge of
Massachusetts police procedures, fire prevention methods and emergency
medical procedures. Passion for and commitment to social justice, racial
justice, and civic engagement. \*Special requirements: Subject to a
background check and applicants must be prepared to provide all original
documents listed below: - Birth Certificate - Citizenship Documents
(naturalized citizen) - Social Security Card - High School Diploma -
University Diploma - Valid Government Issued ID - License to Carry a
Firearm (if applicable) - CPR Certification - First Responder or EMT
Certification - Police Academy Certificates (as applicable) - Military
DD 214 (if applicable) - Selective Service Registration Card - Any other
professional training documents candidates wish to have considered.
Salary Range: \$1,932.56 bi-weekly (Grade 13 - Step 1) Posting Number
S01331P Please click MORE INFORMATION to APPLY
protection of the lives and property of more than 12,000 Bridgewater
State University students, faculty, staff, and visitors on nearly 300
acres of University land and 38 major buildings, as well as the streets
And Other Passageways Adjoining University Property. TOUR OF DUTY
\*This is an essential position \*Schedule: TBD by shift bidding
process; subject to change according to departmental needs. Must be
available for off-shift overtime, including compulsory callbacks. Area
of Assignment: University Wide - Bridgewater (Full-time, 12-month AFSCME
position) This is an AFSCME unit position and is subject to the terms of
the current AFSCME collective bargaining agreement. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: -
Transmits messages from a radio communications base station in
accordance with the rules and regulations of the Federal Communications
Commission. - Monitors various radio frequencies to receive, evaluate
and forward information. - Operates radio transmitting and receiving
equipment comprising a system of fixed stations and mobile units. -
Maintains records and logs of information such as all messages received
and transmitted, weather conditions and individuals or authorities to
contact in emergency situations. - Searches files to obtain information
in response to inquiries. - Coordinates all radio communications
including emergency systems, relays messages and instructions to mobile
or fixed stations concerned and operates public address systems and
paging devices. - Checks operating condition of equipment and reports
malfunctions to proper authority. - Observes, through a closed circuit
television system, traffic movements and conditions such as accidents,
fires and other hazards affecting traffic in tunnels and on highways or
other related structures in order to monitor traffic flow. - Operates
lane control devices, related traffic signals, videotape equipment
and/or public address systems; check proper operation of lighting,
signals and other devices as required in order to improve traffic
flow. - Operates teletype equipment to receive and transmit messages. -
Oversees and monitors communications activities in order to ensure
compliance with governing laws, rules and regulations. - Provides
on-the-job training to employees. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : Applicants
must have at least one year of full-time or equivalent part-time
experience in the operation of police radio receiving/transmitting
equipment. Previous experience in law enforcement and knowledge of
Massachusetts police procedures, fire prevention methods and emergency
medical procedures. Passion for and commitment to social justice, racial
justice, and civic engagement. \*Special requirements: Subject to a
background check and applicants must be prepared to provide all original
documents listed below: - Birth Certificate - Citizenship Documents
(naturalized citizen) - Social Security Card - High School Diploma -
University Diploma - Valid Government Issued ID - License to Carry a
Firearm (if applicable) - CPR Certification - First Responder or EMT
Certification - Police Academy Certificates (as applicable) - Military
DD 214 (if applicable) - Selective Service Registration Card - Any other
professional training documents candidates wish to have considered.
Salary Range: \$1,932.56 bi-weekly (Grade 13 - Step 1) Posting Number
S01331P Please click MORE INFORMATION to APPLY
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater State University is a public liberal-arts college located in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. As the largest college in the Massachusetts state university system outside the University of Massachusetts system, BSU is a place full of opportunity for students, faculty and staff. #ThisIsBSU
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