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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.

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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.