Public Safety Dispatch II at St. Olaf College

Job Title: Public Safety Dispatcher

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

Department Name: Public Safety

Unit Number (5 digits): 16315

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization  

Contact Person/Supervisor: Zita Toth Gaddis

Pay Rate (Check One)   X  Standard Hourly Rate     Supervisory/Special Skills Hourly Rate

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): 
Students hired as Public Safety Dispatchers play a critical role for St. Olaf College. They are a vital link between members of the campus community needing assistance and the services and response provided by Public Safety.

Transferable Skills: (see Duties & Responsibilities)

Duties and Responsibilities: 
Answer the Public Safety emergency number, gather important information, and dispatch officers.
Report emergencies to the Northfield Police, Fire or Rescue Departments as requested.
Dispatch on-campus Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT's) to medical calls.
Answer calls for Safe Ride & Safe Walk and dispatch as appropriate.
Contact college facilities personnel as requested.
Enter telephone calls received and important information into the records management system.
Provide accurate information to callers. 

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills): Those with work awards given preference; Training is provided; Must have clean campus conduct record

This job description is for general information purposes.  It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position.  This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.