Police Telecommunicator - University Police

Our University Police Department is continuously seeking qualified Police Telecommunicators to join our team. The Police Telecommunicator receives, interprets and processes calls regarding emergency and non-emergency situations to appropriate and/or supporting agencies that includes: UIH Hospital Security, University Police, University Facilities, Fire/EMS and Chicago Police Department. Police Telecommunicators work under general supervision of higher level personnel. Duties Responsibilities: Receives and interprets in-coming calls regarding complaints, inquires and reports of emergency and non-emergency situations: logs, coordinates, disseminates and maintains records of messages. Operate and monitor access control system, surveillance videos, public safety app and the University fire/security alarm system; dispatches firefighters or police officers as necessary or dispatch police, fire/EMS as necessary. Creation, modification, and cancellation of LEADS files. May notify of local weather warning system and broadcast severe weather notices as directed. Control access to police station by requiring proper identification for visitors. Performs related duties as assigned.