CIVILIAN DISPATCHER I, Boston University Police Department

Civilian dispatchers are responsible for providing the public with the quickest response to requests for police services by the most efficient and diligent manner in which dispatch messages are communicated to field units (police officers). The dispatcher has primary responsibility for the initial deployment of public safety personnel and equipment subject to the provisions of applicable written directives.

Dispatchers shall maintain accurate and uniform documentation of police activity, assigns and manages alarm activations, and retrieve records, files and information for dissemination to the proper departmental personnel.

• High school diploma / GED required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 1-3 years of experience

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.