Public Safety Student Dispatcher (WS-ST2)

Job Title: Public Safety Student Dispatcher (WS-ST2)

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

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Department Name: Public Safety

Unit Number (5 digits): 16315

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization

Contact Person/Supervisor: Associate Director of Public Safety and Emergency Management

Wage Range: $12.00-13.00/hour

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):
Students hired as Public Safety Dispatchers play a critical role for St. Olaf College. They are a vital link between members of the campus community needing assistance and the services and response provided by Public Safety.

Transferable Skills: Communication, Time Management, Teamwork, Technology

Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to): 1. Answer the Public Safety emergency number, gather important information and dispatch officers; 2. Report emergencies to the Northfield Police, Fire or Rescue Departments as requested; 3. Dispatch on-campus Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT's) to medical calls; 4. Answering calls for Safe Ride & Safe Walk and dispatch as appropriate; 5. Contacting college facilities personnel as requested; 6. Entering telephone calls received and important information into the records management system; 7. Providing accurate information to callers.

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills):  1. Must be a currently enrolled student at St. Olaf College; 2. Effective verbal communication skills; 3. Good organizational skills and detail oriented; 4. Ability to work with minimal supervision; 5. Must be dependable and responsible; 6. Ability to work effectively during scheduled hours; 7. Ability to handle and safeguard confidential information. 8. This position requires successful completion of extensive training in order to continue employment.

Those with work awards given preference; Training is provided; Must have clean campus conduct record

This job description is for general information purposes.  It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position.  This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.