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A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the third fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here.

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Rowan University offers a comprehensive benefits package to its staff and faculty members* including health, prescription, and dental coverage, vision reimbursement, a variety of investment options including mandatory pension programs and voluntary retirement savings opportunities, tuition benefits and scholarships, and paid time off. For more information on available benefits at Rowan, please visit the Benefits website. Benefits available to employees of the Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine can be viewed here.

*Available benefits are dependent upon employee class and union affiliation.

Temporary Part Time Hourly Telecommunicator (Police Department)

Apply now Job no: 500845
Work type: Temporary Part-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Public Safety/Security

The Rowan University Department of Public Safety is looking for a reliable Part-Time Dispatcher (Public Safety Telecommunicator) to act as a communication point for emergency and nonemergency calls. The ideal candidate must be primarily an excellent communicator and able to remain calm and composed, especially in emergency situations. You must be able to multi-task as well as take the appropriate action with little supervision. The goal is to enable different parties to communicate well by ensuring the accurate and timely transmission of information.

Major Duties:

• Receives emergency and non-emergency calls and efficiently gathers, evaluates, prioritizes, and documents information from callers

• Dispatches police, security, EMS field units and other related services to specific locations using a computer aided dispatch system, multiple video display terminals, two-way radio dispatch console consisting of 7 radio channels and related equipment

• Evaluates incoming reports of police, security, and EMS; immediately transmits complete and accurate information to appropriate field personnel

• Monitors, coordinates and accurately maintains the status of incidents and record of dispatched emergency service personnel and apparatus

• Receives and disseminates information from other law enforcement and emergency service computer networks related to jurisdictional requests for police, fire or medical service assistance, or to notices of wanted persons, stolen property, warrants and all points bulletins and maintains confidentiality of information

• Maintains familiarity with area geography including additional campuses, campus buildings, and surrounding areas

• Maintains up-to-date understanding of public safety policies and procedures for the Department of Public Safety at Rowan University

• Responds to routine and non-routine inquiries regarding police, security, or EMS; properly classifies and prioritizes any report or complaint information and determines appropriate course of action; provides appropriate referrals as necessary

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Valid Driver’s License

• Proficient in typing for quick paced data entry

• Organizational and multi-tasking abilities

• The ability to develop and maintain cooperative and professional relationships with fellow employees, representatives from other departments, and supervisors

• The ability to use judgment and decision-making skills to evaluate situations, establish priorities, and resolve matters

• The ability to think quickly

• The ability to work under stressful situations

• The ability to actively listen and communicate effectively through clear speech via radio and telephone

• The ability to follow instructions

• The ability to establish priorities and pass on information as needed

• Proven experience as a dispatcher or relevant position

• Basic 9-1-1 Certification

• EMD (Emergency Medical Dispatch) Certification

• CPR Certification

• NCIC/CJIS/AOC

Rate: $18.5 per hour. 

Hours:

  • Position will require some evening, overnight and weekend hours.
  • This temporary, part-time position is assigned no more than twenty-five (25) hours per week and is not to exceed 944 hours per fiscal year. Work is contracted annually to coincide with the fiscal year and is contingent upon budget appropriate.

Notes:

  • Rowan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diverse people and abilities. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.
  • Only completed online applications submitted on or before the posted deadline will be considered.

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Residency Requirements

Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

Non-Discrimation at Rowan University

Rowan University is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, titleIXcoordinator@rowan.edu, 856-256-5440.

For information on the Title IX Sexual Harassment/Sexual Assault policy and grievance procedures, please click here. 

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Rowan is committed in assisting all members of our University community in providing for their safety and security.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Rowan University Police Department (RUPD), Clery Act webpage here. 

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as crime prevention, RUPD authority/jurisdiction, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on all our campuses. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University on-campus student housing facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years, including reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by federal law, Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act or the "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Police Department.

 If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the RUPD Office, located at Bole Hall Annex, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (856) 256-4562 or email: cleryact@rowan.edu.