Public Safety Dispatcher I, University Police Services
Nevada State University appreciates your interest in employment. Toensure your application process runs smoothly, we ask that you keepin mind the following when completing your application:
- The required documents are listed below on the posting. Yourapplication may not be considered if you do not attach the requireddocuments.
- Draft applications are saved automatically and can be accessedthrough your candidate home account. Completed applications must besubmitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitmenthas closed, applications will no longer be accepted.
- Please note, recruitment will close without notice when ahiring decision has been made.
If you need assistance or have questions regarding the applicationprocess, please contact the Human Resources department at (702)992-2320 or apply@nevadastate.edu.
Job Description
University Police Services,Southern Command invites applications for Public SafetyDispatcher I (multiple positions open), [R0139826] (multiplepositions open). We appreciate your interest in employment at ourgrowing division.
ROLE of the POSITION
University Police Services is conducting a continuousrecruitment for current and future openings for Retired PublicSafety Dispatcher I.
Positions may be assigned to any campus to include the Collegeof Southern Nevada, Desert Research Institute, Nevada StateCollege, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
University Police Services Public Safety Dispatchers serve asthe gateway to and for emergency personnel for all NSHE Campuses inClark County and coordinate responses with police, fire, medicaland other emergency agencies. The public safety dispatcher is thecentralized point of contact to gather information and directemergency response agencies within the jurisdiction of UniversityPolice Services. Under general supervision, the public safetydispatcher receives, evaluates, prioritizes and dispatches publicsafety calls for service and responds to emergency andnon-emergency calls in a timely and appropriate manner. UniversityPolice Services public safety dispatchers operate a variety ofcommunications equipment including radio, telephone, telephony, TDDand multiple computer systems and relays data into the computeraided dispatch (CAD) program. Public safety dispatchers access andcorrelate information from the National Criminal Information Center(NCIC) database as well as the Nevada Criminal Justice InformationSystem (NCJIS) to provide criminal history information for wantedpersons or items, along with other sensitive information necessaryfor the Police Department to perform their daily activities for theUniversity and College community. The public safety dispatchermonitors all fire and burglar alarms to all buildings and officeson campus. The public safety dispatcher accesses the closed circuittelevision (CCTV) or security video cameras on campus. The dispatchcenter is operated 24/7, 365 days a year for routine and emergencycalls for service. They also handle all after hours maintenancecalls and contacts for the University.
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
The department is a full-service police department comprised ofpatrol operations, administration, police dispatch and a detectivedivision. Services include a canine program, walking and bicyclepatrols, and a pro-active, selective traffic enforcement programand takes a leadership role in preparing the University to respondto large-scale crises and events. The department consists of 80employees (42 full-time sworn officers, 10 sworn part-time, 8non-sworn part-time, 24 students, and 20 full & part-timecivilian support staff). The patrol area for Police Servicesencompasses all Nevada System of Higher Education facilities in theLas Vegas Metropolitan area. For more information, please visit:https://www.unlv.edu/police.
PROFILE
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) was established in1865 and is currently comprised of two doctoral-grantinguniversities, a state college, four comprehensive communitycolleges and one environmental research institute. The publicsystem of higher education in Nevada is governed by the Board ofRegents serving over 100,000 students and 15,000employees.
University Police Services, Southern Command, is a full servicecategory I law enforcement agency that serves the University ofNevada, Las Vegas, the College of Southern Nevada, the DesertResearch Institute and Nevada State College. The departmentconsists of 163 employees and has responsibility for the publicsafety needs of 80,000 students, faculty and staff over an 800square mile service area. Law enforcement operations consists of 80full and part time sworn peace officers, a full service 9-1-1Center, K-9 operations; emergency management operations with afully functional EOC and oversight of major special events hostingmore than a million visitors a year to various events.
Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the mostaffirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLVsits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annuallisting of the nation's most diverse universities forundergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since therankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show ourcommitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population andbuilding the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.
For more information, visit us on line at: https://www.unlv.edu/police.
COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY
The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity,equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining arespectful, positive work environment.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school or the equivalent and two years'experience in clerical, data entry, telephone switchboard or radiotelephone work; OR an equivalent combination of education andexperience. Additional experience can be substituted for highschool education.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, all positions in this series havebeen identified as affecting public safety. Persons offeredemployment in these positions must submit to a pre-employmentscreening for controlled substances.
- Some positions required working on evening, weekends, and/orholidays.
- A valid driver's license is required at time of appointmentand as a condition of continuing employment.
INFORMATIONAL NOTES:
∗Incumbents must pass the NCIC certification examination withinsix months of appointment and every two years thereafter as acondition of continuing employment.
∗Applicants must meet the minimum typing speed established bythe agency at the time of recruitment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Excellent management and organizationalskills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task, problem solve, and maintainconfidentiality.
SALARY
Public Safety Dispatcher I - Grade 27 Step 1, salary$41,634.72."Step" means the number assigned by the Division ofHuman Resource Management to identify a specific rate of pay withina grade. Per Nevada Administrative Code (NAC 284.170), salaries forinitial appointments for classified positions typically begin atStep 1.
- Generous compensation packages, separate paid time off forannual and sick leave, and holidays
- Excellent health insurance including medical, dental, andvision
- No state income tax
- Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefitsprograms
- Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education(NSHE) schools
- Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, anddependents
PERKS
- Flexible work schedule (depending on yourdepartment)
- Employee recognition and appreciationprograms
- Personal andprofessional development opportunities
- UNLV athletics ticket discounts
- Employee discount at UNLV'sStudent Wellness Recreation Center
- Statewide employee purchase program discounts
- RebelCard discounts onand off campus
- Wellnessprogramming for all UNLV faculty and staff at nocost
HOW TO APPLY
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE PRIOR TO THE ANNOUNCED CLOSING DATEBELOW BASED ON VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED.
Submit a letter of interest (cover letter) and a detailed resumelisting qualifications and experience. If you are a veteran, pleaseattach your DD-214 or other applicable official documentation toyour application as evidence of Veterans or Disabled Veteran'sstatus.
Attach ALL documents in the CV/Resume attachment section whenapplying.
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications andexperience, with specific reference to each of the minimum andpreferred qualifications because this is the information on whichthe initial review of materials will be based. The resume must havea detailed description of the major duties that you performed as apart of each job; applicants must demonstrate that they qualify forthis position. Education (including High School) and experiencemust be clearly documented. Your application will NOT be movedforward if your application is incomplete.
This recruitment will remain open until filled. Materials shouldbe addressed to Assistant Director, Arnold Vasquez and must besubmitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials.For assistance with the application process, contact Sr. HRBusiness Partner, Kelly Scherado at (702) 895-4889 or policerecruitment@unlv.edu.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES
UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of HigherEducation (NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday tofind and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Onceyou log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which willnavigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific jobposting by typing the job requisition number, inthe search box.
If you complete an application outside of the internalapplication process, your application will be returned and you willhave to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay yourapplication.
EEO/AA STATEMENT
The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed toproviding a place of work and learning free of discrimination onthe basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whetheractual or perceived by others (including service-connecteddisabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions),military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, genderidentity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race(including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as naturalhairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists),color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basisof a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is aform of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law.Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV willact to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence,to remedy its effects, and to discipline thoseresponsible.
TITLE IX STATEMENT
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate onthe basis of sex in any education program or activity that itoperates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated byTitle IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 etseq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R.Part 106). The University's commitment to nondiscrimination in itseducation programs and activities extends to applicants foradmission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application ofthese provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., TitleIX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. MarylandParkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Frank and EstellaBeam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email:titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu,or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department ofEducation, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights,400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone:1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email:OCR@ed.gov; or to both.
Information pertaining to the University's grievance proceduresand grievance process, including how to report or file a complaintof sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint ofsexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be foundonline at the Office of Equal Employment& Title IX webpage.
SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT
UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV communityin providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Reportand Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document isavailable online.
JOB CATEGORY
Classified
Exempt
No
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications andexperience with specific reference to each of the minimum andpreferred qualifications in their cover letter. The searchcommittee will use this information during the initial review ofapplication materials.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of therecruitment process.
This position may require a criminal background check to beconducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in theNevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstratethe ability to perform job-related tasks.
Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, allapplicants must be eligible to work in the United States withoutsponsorship.
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