About the Department
The Lamar University Police Department (LUPD) is seeking a dependable and professional Police Dispatcher to join our team in a part-time capacity. Dispatchers are responsible for the general operation of the Communications Center, including answering emergency and non-emergency calls, coordinating responses, and monitoring campus safety systems. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the safety of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors
Position Duties
What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities
- Operate department two-way radio equipment and maintain radio logs
- Answer telephone calls and provide accurate information to callers
- Determine when calls require emergency action and relay critical information to patrol units
- Coordinate police, fire, ambulance, and other emergency responses
- Monitor alarm systems for unauthorized entry to university buildings
- Operate computer terminals for record-keeping and dispatching
- Maintain compliance with university standards, policies, and procedures
- Provide excellent customer service and promote positive public relations
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Experience or training sufficient to perform dispatch duties
- Ability to read and interpret departmental policies, regulations, and reports
- Knowledge of computers and two-way radio operation
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and exercise sound judgment
- Willingness to work nights, weekends, and emergencies as needed
- Requires sitting for extended periods and responding to calls in real-time
- Night, weekend, and emergency shift work required
Must successfully complete 40-hour TLETS – Basic Telecommunications and TCIC/NCIC procedure training within one year of appointment, as determined by the Texas Department of Public Safety
Preferred Qualifications
Previous dispatch or law enforcement communications experience
Familiarity with university or campus environments