<p>Job Description:</p> <p>The Public Safety/Campus Police Department at MCLA seeks a Part-time Communications Dispatcher to support the needs of a fast-paced police department. The Communications Dispatcher will transmit messages from a radio communications base station; monitor various radio frequencies; and operate radio transmitting and receiving equipment. The Communications Dispatcher will maintain records of information including messages received and transmitted, weather conditions, and individuals to contact in emergency situations. Additionally, the Communications Dispatcher will coordinate all radio communication including emergency systems, relay messages and instructions to mobile or fixed stations, and operate public address systems and paging devices.</p> <p>Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or GED equivalent. </li><li>Ability to read, write, and comprehend the English language including proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling. </li><li>Ability to speak clearly and distinctly; to give oral instructions in a precise, understandable manner; and to follow written and oral instructions. </li><li>Ability to work accurately with names, numbers, codes and/or symbols and maintain accurate records. </li><li>Ability to gather information through questioning individuals and by examining records and documents. </li><li>Ability to assemble items of information in accordance with established procedures. </li><li>Ability to deal tactfully with others. </li><li>Ability to adjust to changing situations to meet emergency or changing program requirements and maintain a calm manner, make decisions, and act quickly in stressful and emergency situations. </li></ul> <p>Additional Information:</p> <p>This is a part-time, non-unit position. Schedule is Saturday & Sunday, Midnight to 8:00 AM. Pay is $21.00/hr.</p> <p>Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email Brenda Stokes, Executive Director of Human Resources.</p> <p>Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed to fostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We provide equal access to educational, co-curricular and employment opportunities for all applicants, students, and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment.</p> <p>Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA/504 and other non-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA's Title IX Coordinator and Equal Opportunity Officer, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.</p> <p>Liz Frost</p> <p>Interim Title IX Coordinator and Equal Opportunity Officer</p> <p>375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247</p> <p>Titleix@mcla.edu</p> <p>U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights</p> <p>33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02119-1424</p> <p>Telephone: (617) 289-0111; FAX: (617) 289-0150; TDD (877) 521-2172</p> <p>OCR.Boston@ed.gov</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>Applicants should electronically submit an application by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below.</p>