Rhodes College
Campus Safety Dispatcher – Rhodes College
Job Title
Campus Safety Dispatcher
Department Campus Safety
Location Rhodes College, Memphis, TN
Job Summary The Campus Safety Dispatcher supports the mission of the Campus Safety Department by ensuring the security and safety of the Rhodes community. The position involves dispatching emergency and routine calls, managing a customer‑service front office, and maintaining essential resources and records.
Schedule The position is 40 hours per week, with shifts: Wed‑Thu 6:45 AM–3 PM, Fri 12 PM–8 PM, Sat‑Sun 2:45 PM–11 PM. Shifts may change based on college needs.
Responsibilities
Administer the Campus Parking Program specifications; manage issuing parking decals, updating parking information and appeals.
Assist with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
Complete required paperwork in compliance with the Campus Safety Operations Manual and College Handbook, including but not limited to operations notes, data entry and computer‑aided dispatch. Maintain department records, reports, and files as required and confidentiality thereof.
Dispatch clearly and accurately in emergency/crisis/routine response via 911 and radio when emergency situations arise, in accordance with College and departmental policy, Federal, State and local laws.
Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in‑service meetings and workshops as assigned. Complete annually the Campus Security Authority (CSA) training.
Maintain a constant alertness for signs or indications of unusual or abnormal conditions in the Campus Safety office and incoming alarms and calls.
Operate a customer‑service driven Campus Safety front office. Sometimes under pressure with attention to detail, work with changing priorities, manage multiple phone lines, radio dispatching, monitor incoming door/gate/fire alarms, monitor camera system, while simultaneously and independently, exercise initiative and use discretion and priorities to ensure the safety of the Campus community.
Other duties as assigned.
Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function to perform the duties of this position.
This position is classified as essential personnel, which may require attendance during inclement weather or other times at which the campus is closed.
Work on a daily basis with student workers.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required.
One‑year minimum in dispatching or comparable organizational experience (e.g. customer service representative, computer‑aided dispatching, administrative/office support) preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office required. Must be able to complete an administrative assessment consisting of keyboarding, proofreading, and Microsoft Excel.
Excellent customer service utilizing strong analytical skills, excellent communication, interpersonal and administrative skills.
Benefits
403(b) retirement
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Vacation time (11 days)
Sick time (12 days)
Paid holidays (21 days)
Employee Assistance Program
Long‑Term & Short‑Term Disability
Life and AD&D insurance
Tuition remission
Rhodes is an equal opportunity employer that offers an excellent benefits package and a great working environment.
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Department Campus Safety
Location Rhodes College, Memphis, TN
Job Summary The Campus Safety Dispatcher supports the mission of the Campus Safety Department by ensuring the security and safety of the Rhodes community. The position involves dispatching emergency and routine calls, managing a customer‑service front office, and maintaining essential resources and records.
Schedule The position is 40 hours per week, with shifts: Wed‑Thu 6:45 AM–3 PM, Fri 12 PM–8 PM, Sat‑Sun 2:45 PM–11 PM. Shifts may change based on college needs.
Responsibilities
Administer the Campus Parking Program specifications; manage issuing parking decals, updating parking information and appeals.
Assist with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
Complete required paperwork in compliance with the Campus Safety Operations Manual and College Handbook, including but not limited to operations notes, data entry and computer‑aided dispatch. Maintain department records, reports, and files as required and confidentiality thereof.
Dispatch clearly and accurately in emergency/crisis/routine response via 911 and radio when emergency situations arise, in accordance with College and departmental policy, Federal, State and local laws.
Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in‑service meetings and workshops as assigned. Complete annually the Campus Security Authority (CSA) training.
Maintain a constant alertness for signs or indications of unusual or abnormal conditions in the Campus Safety office and incoming alarms and calls.
Operate a customer‑service driven Campus Safety front office. Sometimes under pressure with attention to detail, work with changing priorities, manage multiple phone lines, radio dispatching, monitor incoming door/gate/fire alarms, monitor camera system, while simultaneously and independently, exercise initiative and use discretion and priorities to ensure the safety of the Campus community.
Other duties as assigned.
Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function to perform the duties of this position.
This position is classified as essential personnel, which may require attendance during inclement weather or other times at which the campus is closed.
Work on a daily basis with student workers.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required.
One‑year minimum in dispatching or comparable organizational experience (e.g. customer service representative, computer‑aided dispatching, administrative/office support) preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office required. Must be able to complete an administrative assessment consisting of keyboarding, proofreading, and Microsoft Excel.
Excellent customer service utilizing strong analytical skills, excellent communication, interpersonal and administrative skills.
Benefits
403(b) retirement
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Vacation time (11 days)
Sick time (12 days)
Paid holidays (21 days)
Employee Assistance Program
Long‑Term & Short‑Term Disability
Life and AD&D insurance
Tuition remission
Rhodes is an equal opportunity employer that offers an excellent benefits package and a great working environment.
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