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Primary Job Posting Location:
Atlanta, GA 30341Additional Job Posting Locations:
(Other locations that this position could be based)
Responsibilities:
This position is crucial to the operation of the department. The dispatcher answers calls and dispatches officers in an efficient and orderly manner. The shift supervisor (usually Sergeant or Corporal) assigns officers to different areas of campus, but any officer may be called on to respond to any situation. The Dispatcher must decide the priority of calls when there is more than one problem to deal with.
Qualifications:
Candidates must have a high school diploma/GED and have excellent telephone and communication skills. Candidates with prior dispatch experience and/or knowledge of police work are highly desirable.
Knowledges/Skills/Abilities:
Must be able to deal with potential pressure of dealing with multi-emergency situations at a time in a calm manner in order to dispatch efficiently
Must be able to deal with proximity to potentially dangerous people who may curse, spit, scream, etc.
Ability to sit for long periods of time to operate radio, computer, and camera monitors.
Should be able to adapt to sudden changes in schedule if needs arise.
Background Check:
- Criminal History
Document Attachments:
- Resume or full work history
- List of References with contact information
About Mercer University
Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a distinguished private institution recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement. With campuses across Georgia, Mercer’s twelve schools and colleges offer a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The university cultivates a close-knit, student-centered environment where innovation, service, and personal growth are deeply valued. Mercer’s employees are at the heart of its mission, dedicated to advancing innovation, supporting student success, and strengthening both our local and global communities through service. At Mercer, we believe in the power of relationships and the importance of in-person collaboration. Accordingly, our employees are expected to serve in-person as it fosters real-time problem solving, mentoring, and the meaningful connections that strengthen both our work and service to our students and the broader university community.
Why Work at Mercer University
Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions, tuition waivers, paid vacation and sick leave, technology discounts, schedules that allow for work-life balance, and so much more!
At Mercer University, a Bear is more than a mascot: it's a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career. Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo. If you're seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced, then you want to work at Mercer University.
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