Public Safety Dispatcher I-Safety & Security
The University of Iowa Health Care department of Safety and Security is seeking a Public Safety Dispatcher I to perform under general supervision, provides communications of a public safety nature for university public safety and other departments and also for surrounding law enforcement agencies utilizing multi-frequency radio, teletype, telephone, TDD, and personal contact. Responsible for monitoring university emergency phones and burglar and fire alarm systems.
Maintains voice communication tapes and applicable files and manuals for reference at public safety dispatch office.
University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
Percent of Time: 100%,
Schedule: All shifts available
Pay Grade: 09 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/merit-alpha-matrix
Benefits Highlights:
Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
- Any combination of clerical education or experience and/or college or university level course work which is equivalent to two years of full-time employment.
Desirable Requirements:
Knowledge of the geography of the university campus.
Knowledge of FCC regulations and public safety dispatching procedures.
Skill in using equipment such as multi-frequency radio, teletype, telephone, TDD and computers.
Skill in communicating with members of the public and departmental staff both orally and in writing.
Ability to enter and retrieve data from a computer terminal, PC or other keyboard device.
Ability to communicate effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications
- Ability to perform multiple tasks at one time and to remain calm in stressful situations
Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. With additional questions, please reach out to Ashley-Fitzpatrick@uiowa.edu
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Hours:
Monday - Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Or by appointment
Contact TAHealthCareSupport@healthcare.uiowa.edu to schedule a time to visit.
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
