Dispatcher II

Police Department:

At the UCF Police Department, safety is our top priority. Our mission is to help ensure that students, faculty, staff, and visitors can both be safe and feel safe every day.

As a Police Dispatcher, you will serve as the vital first point of contact during emergencies, providing calm, professional support when it matters most. You will be the critical link between those in need and the police officers responding to help.

Through comprehensive training, you'll learn how to remain focused under pressure, gather essential information, and coordinate rapid emergency response efforts. Your ability to think quickly, communicate effectively, and stay composed can make a meaningful difference in reducing response times and helping save lives.

Whether you are starting your career in public safety or bringing valuable experience from another field, you'll join a dedicated team that values professionalism, teamwork, and service to others. If you're looking for a rewarding career where every shift presents an opportunity to make a positive impact, we invite you to become part of the UCF Police Department family.

The Opportunity:

Help Protect the UCF Community. Become a Police Dispatcher.

A Dispatcher II (911 Operator/Police Dispatcher) is a Public Safety Telecommunicator that is responsible for answering, processing, prioritizing, and dispatching incoming emergency and non-emergency calls for service using a computer-aided dispatching system. A Dispatcher is an essential part of the First Responders team that receives calls from the public concerning law enforcement, fire, or medical emergencies. They evaluate the situation and decide which service to utilize by relaying instructions, asking questions, and obtaining pertinent information.

Dispatcher will then notify officers of where to respond via radio while providing pertinent information about the call for service while entering data into the computer-aided dispatch system. This Dispatcher will handle and manage emergency situations, work within a fast-paced environment, and multitask. This position is highly rewarding by providing help to our citizens and visitors when they need help the most.

Responsibilities:

• Receives and evaluates calls from the public requesting police assistance of both emergency and non-emergency natures. Operates Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management systems to record and retrieve data relevant to requests for police and non-police service calls.
• Operates digitally enhanced, encrypted, radio console to dispatch calls to public safety units, parking patrollers, and other auxiliary units.
• Provides police and non-police units with necessary information to accomplish their tasks. Coordinates police information with other local law enforcement agencies.
• Answers all in-coming calls on multiple lines, take messages and/or transfers calls appropriately; monitor and review email correspondence and reply as necessary.
• Utilizes various criminal justice and public safety computer systems to validate driver's license records, vehicle registrations, stolen files, warrants, criminal histories and other files. Enters stolen property into the FCIC/NCIC computer system.
• Access university computer system to verify student and staff information, parking services information and other related files.
• Maintains various departmental databases utilized to provide information to department members.
• Monitors campus wide critical alarm system equipment (security and fire).
• Dispatches police and/or make appropriate notifications for proper disposition of all alarms received and/or reported in the emergency call center.
• Monitors and operates the Emergency Alert and Mass Notification system.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma and 2+ years of relevant dispatch experience or completion of training and probation as a UCF Law Enforcement Dispatcher.

Must receive National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC) certifications provided by UCF Police within six months of employment.

Successful completion of an appropriate 9-1-1 emergency dispatcher training that meets the requirements of current Department of Health Public Safety Telecommunicator course provided by UCF Police must be obtained within the first 6-months of employment. Certification must be maintained once complete.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Florida Department of Health 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator Certification.
• Knowledge of jurisdiction geography, University geography, and associated landmarks.
• Experience with multi-line telephone system, radio, and other computer equipment, and its operation.
• Experience making decisions and functioning effectively in high stress, emergency situations.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and reach closure on multi-functional tasks.
• Able to maintain a positive, professional, and customer-focused approach to work.
• Ability to respond to the public in a calm, effective manner.
• Ability to type 30 wpm with minimal errors.

Health Assessment Required:

The UCF policy requires completion and passing of a physical exam for this position.

Additional Application Materials Required:

Candidates who complete the application, provide a cover letter and a resume will be afforded priority consideration.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Position requires a valid Class E driver’s license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

Shifts include 7a-3p; 3p-11p & 11p-7a; employees shall be required to work different shift hours due to operational necessities, when deemed appropriate by UCF management. Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus in accordance with university guidelines.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

This role requires the successful candidate to work on-site at UCF as their primary work location. On-site presence is an essential function of this role.

UCF is seeking to fill multiple roles. Candidates for this job posting will be considered for additional Dispatcher II vacancies.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Education assistance
• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

University Police

Work Schedule

Various due to the nature of the position and needs of the University.

Type of Appointment

Varies

Expected Salary

$20.29 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

10-24-2026-12-00-AM

Veteran’s Preference:   

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans’ Preference, please visit http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf

The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.  

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. 

For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please email onac@ucf.edu.