University of North Carolina Wilmington
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| Benefits of Working at UNCW | Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach. Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session. As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service. We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy , Skillport , and the employee assistance program , many of which are offered free of charge. |
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| Recruitment Range | $41,331-$45,923 |
| Vacancy Number | S02164 |
| Position Title | Public Safety Telecommunicator-Metropolitan Rates |
| Working Title | Police Telecommunicator |
| Competency Level | Advanced |
| Dept/School | University Police – 35340 |
| Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit | The primary objective of the UNCW Police Department is to provide a safe and secure environment within which students, faculty, and staff can live, learn, and work. The department is comprised of three divisions – Support Services, Investigations, and Operations. The officers who staff these divisions are duly sworn, certified, armed, and empowered with the same authority as other local law enforcement officers in the State of North Carolina as regulated by the North Carolina Department of Justice. Telecommunicators, program managers and command-level personnel provide administrative support for the various divisions. The department also employs full-time and part-time security guards who assist community members by performing building patrols, area patrols, escorts, and access to other departmental services. |
| College | Business Affairs – 35000 College |
| College/School Information | |
| University Information | The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives. A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering. The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969. |
| Location of Workplace | Main UNCW Campus |
| Brief Summary of Work for this Position | The primary purpose of this Telecommunicator position is to work within the Communications Center of the UNCW University Police Department. Rotating shifts (weekends/holidays included as they fall within the schedule) are required. Monitoring and operation of all communications equipment maintaining contact with all field personnel and other enforcement agencies by means of radio, phone lines, and Division of Criminal Information terminals. Keeping the steady flow of communication between the general public, department employees, and other law enforcement agencies. |
| Minimum Education and Experience Requirements | High School diploma or equivalency and demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Requires certification as a Division of Criminal Information computer operator or the ability to achieve certification within 45 days of employment. Some positions may require Basic Telecommunicator Certification in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission or the ability to achieve certification within one year of employment. |
| Preferred education, professional skills and experience | Previous experience as a Telecommunicator or work in a related field where radio systems and telephones are utilized simultaneously. Preferred familiarity with working in a law enforcement or similar setting, in particular the dispatch aspect. Possess the skills and willingness to communicate and positively interact with the public. Having quick and precise typing skills is essential to being able to effectively perform the job as Telecommunicator. Skills related to producing Daily Police Bulletins, memos for officers, and some reports are all part of the Telecommunicator’s responsibilities. Possess the ability to multi-task by checking computer files as needed, as well as the ability to listen for radio traffic, telephone calls, and various alarms and communicate the same. The ability to read the written orders and read messages coming from agencies sending messages through the DCI Computer Terminal. |
| Required Certifications or licensure | Certification as a DCI computer operator. Once hired, the Telecommunicator must attend a re-certification class every two years to maintain certification. |
| FTE | 1.0 (40 hours per week) |
| Months Per Year | 12 Months |
| Work Days | Rotating schedule, includes nights, weekends, holidays, and incliment weather |
| Work Hours | Rotating shifts, with differential pay when authorized. The Telecommunicator is required to work weekends and traditional holidays and during times the University may be closed. This particular unit is open 24/7, 365 days a year |
| Type of Position | Permanent |
| Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited | |
| Position Number | 7440 |
| Job Posting Date | 04/21/2023 |
| Posting Close Date | |
| Number of Openings | Single Incumbent |
| Special Notes to Applicants | PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the ‘Work History’ section before you apply for this position. Failure to answer all required questions will cause the system to disqualify your application. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered. This position is being recruited at the Advanced level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. |
| EEO Statement | At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset. |
| Eligibility for Employment | Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. |
| External Link to Posting | https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/28306 |
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