Part-time, As-Needed, Public Safety Dispatcher/Administration Support

Lane Community College

sick time

United States, Oregon, Eugene

Nov 12, 2024

Posting Details

AA/EEO Statement

AA/EEO Statement:

Lane Community College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Veteran / Disabled Employer embracing equity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage a safe and hospitable environment for historically marginalized populations including women, BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and candidates and employees living with disabilities.

Veterans Statement

Lane actively recruits veterans and those with disabilities for all positions. For accommodations and questions call 541-463-5586.

Veterans, please fax, e-mail, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources; Jill Deneault, deneaultj@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3196.
Lane Community College ensures that all documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential.

Position Information:

Posting Number:	240142
Job Title:	Part-time, As-Needed, Public Safety Dispatcher/Administration Support
Applicant Notification:	Application Information This position works on an as-needed basis and is a temporary assignment based on student, college and division needs. This is an applicant pool posting. The first review date of applications may be as early as 10 business days after posting. Subsequent review dates will be based upon department needs. Lane Community College reserves the right to modify this information. Provide all documents as requested. A resume may not take the place of any section of the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will remain in the applicant pool until the position(s) is filled. Upon hire, candidates MUST become certified in LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System) and other investigative databases (Paid training by Department).
Location:	Main Campus
Classification:	Administrative Support Specialist
Position Type:	Hourly Part-Time Classified
Anticipated Start Date:	Upon hire
Salary/Wage:	Hourly
Salary/Wage Range:	$17.81 - $26.12 (Classified Hourly Pay Grade 7)
Salary/Compensation Statement:	Our application is used to determine your initial salary placement for selected candidates. All employment and education history will be considered. Part-Time Benefits may be available for qualified employees.
Grant Statement:
Working Schedule:	Part-time, as-needed position Schedules may vary with hours increasing during peak periods up to 40 hours per week, up to 1039 hours in a 12-month period. The initial training period is full-time (2 weeks).
FLSA:	Non-Exempt
Position Status:	Temporary
Full/Part:	Part-Time
Annual Schedule:	Other
Annual Schedule Details:	As needed by the Department of Public Safety
Quicklink for Posting:	https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/12832

POSTING TEXT

Posting Date:	09/16/2024
Closing Date:	12/22/2024
Applicant Pool:	Term Pool
Open Until Filled:	No

Required QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education:	High school graduation or equivalent.
Required Experience:	Two (2) years of general office experience performing the full range of office support duties. An equivalent combination of skills will be considered for this position. Experience must involve working in an environment where human relations, interpersonal and problem-solving skills are used.
Licensure or Certification Requirements
Conditions of Employment:	Must be able to pass a criminal background check and meet the standards of ORS 181.875 regarding criminal history before employment is confirmed. Must not have been convicted of a felony or any crime involving false statements or dishonesty within the last fifteen (15) years. Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen prior to starting this assignment. Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed. Upon hire, candidates must be able to use the Department of Motor Vehicles website tool and other investigative databases (Paid training by Department).

Preferred QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education	Certification as an Alarm Station Monitor Certification as a Telecommunicator Dispatcher Certification LEDS Certification
Preferred Experience	Current or past sworn (or military) law enforcement experience. Experience as a law enforcement telecommunicator.
Language Statement	We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students.
Bilingual/Multicultural Statement:	Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane's commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, multilingual skills, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education.
Equivalency Statement:	We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and/or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning.
Position Purpose:	Dispatchers in this position provide shift coverage on a regular basis. Coverage is provided for sick leave, vacation, unassigned shifts, campus emergencies, and numerous other occasions.
Essential Functions:	Operate technical devices including computer systems, cameras, radios, and alarm systems inside campus buildings, on-campus lands and in all weather conditions. Interact with belligerent individuals to address complaints and concerns. Apply critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities at a professional level. Uses law enforcement two-way radio systems, and receives emergency calls from the public requesting law enforcement fire, medical or other emergency services. Determine the nature and location of the emergency; determine priorities, and dispatch police, fire ambulance or other emergency units as necessary and in accordance with established procedures. Receive and process emergency calls, maintain contact with all units on assignment, and maintain the status and location of Public Safety officers. Monitor direct emergency alarms, and answer non-emergency calls for assistance. Enter, update and retrieve information from a variety of computer systems. Receives requests for information regarding vehicle registration, driving records and warrants, and provides pertinent data. Monitors several complex public safety radio frequencies. Operates various communications equipment, including radio consoles, telephones and computer systems. Will routinely assist with office tasks and administrative work assignments. Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students. Other duties as assigned. Equity and Inclusion Demonstrate Lane Community College's core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences. These are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships and are applied to all position responsibilities. Duties are carried out respectfully, inclusively, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran's status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status. Must demonstrate an active concern for meeting the needs of students, staff, and the public. Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Lane Community College's Human Resources and Disability Resources departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities to facilitate student and staff success; mentor and role-model cultural competency for persons with disabilities.
Supervision Statement:	Reports to and works under the general supervision of the Public Safety Manager (Chief). An Administrative Specialist or Administrative Coordinator may provide daily supervision. Work is performed independently according to College and department policies. The supervisor is available to consult on problems and policy decisions. Work is reviewed for the quantity and quality of work provided to the department. This position may train, assign work, provide priorities and check the work of student assistants, volunteers and hourly employees. This position may be involved with hiring process and orienting staff to procedures.
Physical Demands/Working Environment:	Dispatchers must be able to sit for extended periods. Will occasionally maneuver in the office area to perform work including counter contacts. Must have a normal vision; correctable to 20/20 and unassisted vision should minimally be 20/20. In any case, candidates must be able to view, interpret, and record data from a variety of computer, electronic, and equipment displays. Work safely; work on a computer for extended hours.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:	Ability to operate radio system and to learn protocols and radio jargon. Skilled communicator and knowledgeable about human relations. Must have above-average computer skills (word processing, windows navigation ability). Candidate must have or be willing to attend and pass DPSST Basic Telecommunicator Course (at College expense) within 6 months of notification. Advanced skills in problem-solving and decision-making. Ability to pass a thorough background investigation. Candidate must pass a drug screen as a condition of employment. Ability to learn and utilize campus information such as campus geography, policies, key contacts, specific procedures and expectations. Ability to learn technical and operational procedures on a variety of technologies including, but not limited to: radios, computers, and video systems. Candidate will be required to handle highly sensitive and confidential information in compliance with department policy and state and federal law. Provide support to employees working to meet accreditation standards through evaluation and assessment of student outcomes.
Applicant Instructions:	Applicant Instructions Incomplete applications will not be considered. All fields in the application must be completed, including employment dates, work hours, and detailed job duties. The Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume may not take the place of any section in the application. Required Documents To be considered a candidate for this position, all of the following must be included in the application package: Application - Complete and submit online via the applicant portal. Resume - Comprehensive of experience, education and accomplishments. Cover Letter - Clearly detailing how you meet the qualifications for the position. Certifications (if applicable) - See instructions below. If applicable: DD214 - Veterans, please fax, email, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources at Lane Community College; Jill Deneault deneaultj@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3196 Questions? For assistance with the online application call 541-463-5856 For position questions contact Lisa Rupp, RuppL@lanecc.edu or 541-463-5856 How to monitor your application Enter recruitment@lanecc.edu into your Safe Senders list. Notifications will be sent toward the end of the search process. Visit your Employment Opportunities account. The main page will show your status in the search. Positions close at 9:00 pm PST on closing date.
Transcript Instructions:	Transcripts are not required. If you have obtained a degree higher than the required education for this position, then unofficial transcripts are required to ensure an accurate salary placement is conducted, attach under "Optional Document". If you have certifications you want to submit with your application, attach under "Optional Document", fax, email, deliver or mail to: PT Lane Public Safety - #230062 Attn: Chief Lisa M. Rupp Building 12, Mail Stop #90 Lane Community College 4000 E 30th Ave Eugene OR 97405 Fax: 541-463-4757 Contact Phone: Lisa M. Rupp, 541-463-5558 Contact Email: ruppl@lanecc.edu
College and Division Information:	College Information The goal of Lane Community College is to help students achieve their dreams and transform lives through learning. The faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students succeed. Lane partners with businesses in the community to help shape the current and future workforce. Lane is a learning-centered community college that provides affordable, quality, lifelong educational opportunities. History Lane was founded in 1964 by a vote of local citizens, and the main campus opened in 1968. The college was a successor to the Eugene Technical-Vocational School that was founded in 1938. Lane has received many awards and accolades for its innovative programs and high quality instruction. The college is a member of the League for Innovation in the Community College. One of the advantages of working Lane is living in the area. Lane's main campus is in Eugene, a city known for its quality of life and for being the home of the University of Oregon. Eugene is home to more than 153,000 people and neighboring Springfield has more than 57,000 residents comprise the second largest population center in the state. Eugene and Springfield are nestled in the Willamette Valley between the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains. Some peaks in the Cascade Range can be seen from main campus. The area's scenic mountains, forests, rivers, lakes, and coastline offer many opportunities for outdoor adventures or for just sitting back and enjoying the view. See what's new at Eugene, Cascades & Oregon Coast (link is external).
Union Association:	LCC Employees Federation (Classified)