Emergency Dispatcher jobs in Poughkeepsie, NY

Bard College Office of Safety and Security is seeking a full time Emergency Dispatcher. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Security, the Emergency Dispatcher will be responsible for the monitoring and information flow of all security matters as it relates to campus activities, buildings, personnel, students, and guests at the College. This position is considered essential and may be required to fill in for other dispatchers on their off time. This position will be required to work the overnight shift.

The successful candidate will excel at working in a community that is broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, gender identity, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring the safety of the students, employees, guests, and property of the college by disseminating information to the appropriate personnel or department
• Responsible for the accurate completion of reports and logs as required
• Manage emergent situations in a calm and professional manner
• Coordinate responses and communication with security staff and college personnel as needed
• Provide professional and customer service-oriented service in all communication

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Valid driver’s license
• Some security or dispatch experience preferred
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Professional discretion in managing confidential information is required
• Comfortable with computers and office equipment, and the ability to learn new systems
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must have the ability to think quickly and act decisively in emergency situations

To Apply

To apply, please provide a resume and the contact information for three professional references through Interfolio.com at: http://apply.interfolio.com/136374.

• Salary: $22 per hour
• This salary range reflects the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for the position at the time of the job posting. Salary decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to market and organizational considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information.

Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Overnight shift

Work Location: In person