Police Dispatcher Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides public safety support for low-risk situations within Emory University Police Department jurisdiction.
• Operates a Police Department-appointed vehicle to assist motorists and community members as needed.
• Directs traffic on university-owned public roadways and university-owned private roadways for parades, demonstrations, and other events as needed.
• Assists with crowd control at large events. Provides effective and efficient customer service and promotes and maintains community relations.
• Reports situations requiring a sworn officer or emergency assistance to supervising officer or police dispatch.
• Prepares reports related to traffic accidents, hit & run cases, fraud, criminal mischief, adult missing persons, and abandoned vehicles.
• Appears in court to present evidence and testify as required.
• Performs other related duties as required. 

ADA COMPLIANCE: 

• Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and long periods of bicycle riding, walking, and/or standing, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds). 
• Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. 
• Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. 
• Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, heights, confined spaces, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, toxic agents, animal/wildlife attacks, water hazards, violence, disease, pathogenic substances, or rude/irate customers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent, and two years of experience in parking, law enforcement, security, or customer service, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• An associate's degree or higher is preferred.
• A valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record.

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.