Emergency Communication Specialist

The University of Kansas is seeking full-time dispatchers that will work with police and emergency personnel in protecting the life, health, safety and campus property by expeditiously receiving, analyzing, evaluating and prioritizing emergent and non-emergent information via telephone, radio, computer, alarms, printers and in person contacts. The position also processes and maintains police records.
The KU Emergency Communications Center operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including holidays. Communications personnel work four-day work weeks for three different work shifts 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., 2 p.m. - 12a.m. and 10 p.m. - 8 a.m. Sunday through Saturday. Shifts are assigned with rotating days off. Overtime is available and or required for special events, major incidents and shift coverage.
The University of Kansas, Lawrence Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.
The University of Kansas offers a competitive benefit package to employees such as paid vacation, sick leave, ten paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development and programming opportunities.