Police Dispatcher II


Code: 21831 Posted: 05/05/2025

About the University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Since its founding in 1968, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside has been a trusted partner for the region’s higher educational needs, empowering students to thrive, advancing applied knowledge, and developing talent for the future. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as certificates and pre-professional programs, designed to foster personal and professional growth through real-world and impactful learning experiences. With over 30,000 alumni—nearly 60 percent of whom were the first in their families to earn a degree—UW-Parkside reflects and celebrates the vibrant diversity of our world. Our beautiful campus, located in the dynamic Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, offers unmatched access to world-class internships, professional networks, and endless career-building opportunities, placing students at the center of it all.

UW Parkside is a great place to start or enhance your career and is part of the UW System.  The campus is nestled in 700 acres of woodland and prairie and two miles west of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, WI.  At Parkside we offer good benefits and an opportunity to get involved in community projects and employee engagement activities.  We are certainly proud of its diverse student body in the UW System. We work together to help our students, staff and faculty thrive.  Find out why Parkside is where you belong. 

Position Title: Police Dispatcher II
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: The Police Dispatcher II will report to the Police Sergeant 
Full Time Pay Range: Starting at $19-$20 depending on qualifications


This position must be able to prioritize, multi-task and remain calm in outwardly stressful incidents. 

This position must maintain an excellent understanding of Department/University policies and procedures. It 
is accountable for accurate police reports, dispatch logs and police records, which are always sensitive 
and highly confidential in nature. This position plays a key role in the maintenance, creation and 
dissemination of legally required crime and activity statistics.

 


Essential Job Functions
  • Communicates effectively and provides accurate and detailed instructions to all types of audiences in high stress emergency situations
  • Troubleshoots, triages, and escalates issues according to established policies and procedures
  • Documents incidents accurately and adheres to all applicable policies, rules, and regulations
  • Maintains complex records of information in directories and alarm databases
Qualifications
  • Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
  • Knowledge and experience in the use of computer software including Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
  • Effective oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior dispatch experience
  • Experience with two-way radio use and etiquette
  • TIME certified

Under general supervision of a Law Enforcement Supervisor, this position works in a critical office on campus that serves as a hub of all alarms and notification systems that are crucial to 
the safety of the campus community. This position works independently to provide communications via two-way radios, telephones and computer for the university police, dispatch and telephone operations. It is a crucial position for coordinating internal as well as external communications for two departments and for the campus. This position works alone and is subject to occasional supervisory checks.

Police Dispatcher II

Salary and Benefits

Commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

 

The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan.  

Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/ 

Health & Retirement Contributions 

 Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/benefits-estimator/

Application Process

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically through our employment portal. If you need additional assistance you may contact Human Resources at (262) 595-2204. Hours 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:

External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

STEP 2: Submit application materials

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. All materials must be added at one time, once submitted you may not edit/add to profile. Please include the following documents:

  • Cover Letter 
  • Resume 

Review of Applications 

Applications received by 05/19/2025 are ensured full consideration. Position open until filled. 

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

You must select "SUBMIT". Selecting "Save" will not forward your application materials to the search committee. 

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials.

In instances where the Review Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether she/he meets all of the required qualifications, or if all of the application materials are not submitted, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications and may be excluded from further consideration.


Contact

Amber Carr-Marzette
marzetta@uwp.edu

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