Police Telecommunicator (Pooled Posting)

University of North Carolina Wilmington

$44,430 - $49,367

United States, North Carolina, Wilmington

Jul 31, 2026

Posting Details

Benefits of Working at UNCW	At the University of North Carolina Wilmington, we are driven by a clear purpose: to empower student success, advance innovation, and strengthen the communities we serve. Guided by our strategic vision and commitment to excellence, UNCW offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where employees can make meaningful contributions while growing their careers. Located in coastal North Carolina, UNCW combines the energy of a thriving academic community with the natural beauty of nearby beaches and outdoor spaces. Here, professional opportunity is balanced with an exceptional quality of life-creating a workplace where you can thrive both personally and professionally. As a member of the Seahawk community, you'll benefit from a culture that values well-being, lifelong learning, and connection. UNCW offers a competitive and flexible benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. From comprehensive health coverage and retirement options to generous paid leave, tuition opportunities within the UNC System, learning and development opportunities, and wellness programs, UNCW is committed to helping you thrive both at work and in your personal life.
Recruitment Range	$44,430 - $49,367
Recruitment Range Details	The salary range advertised is the designated recruitment range for this classification. Final salary offers will be determined by the candidate's education, relevant experience, internal equity alignment, and departmental budgetary parameters.
Vacancy Number	S02883
Position Title	Public Safety Telecommunicator-Metropolitan Rates
Working Title	Police Telecommunicator (Pooled Posting)
Competency Level	Advanced
Home Department	University Police - 35340
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit	The primary objective of the UNCW Police Department is to provide a safe and secure environment within which students, faculty, and staff can live, learn, and work. The department is comprised of two divisions - Support and Operations. The officers who staff these divisions are duly sworn, certified, armed, and empowered with the same authority as other local law enforcement officers in the State of North Carolina as regulated by the North Carolina Department of Justice. Telecommunicators, program managers, and command-level personnel provide administrative support for the various divisions. The department also employs full-time and part-time security guards who assist community members by performing building patrols, area patrols, escorts, and access to other departmental services.
College	Business Affairs - 350 College
College/School Information
University Information	The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking. A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering. The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
Location of Workplace	Main UNCW Campus
Brief Summary of Work for this Position	This Telecommunicator position performs technical communications work in support of public safety operations. Work involves receiving emergency and non-emergency calls, monitoring alarms, obtaining and relaying information, prioritizing calls/alarms and coordinating response procedures, dispatching appropriate public safety personnel, and maintaining public safety communications logs and databases. Telecommunicators are responsible for operating a variety of complex telecommunications and computer equipment, including multi-line phone systems, multi-channel police consoles, two-way radios, scanners, and Division of Criminal Information terminals. This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act). This position will be required to complete annual training about reporting responsibilities and report Clery crimes that occur within one of three categories of properties: On-Campus property, Non-Campus Property, or Public Property.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements	High School diploma or equivalency and demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Requires certification as a Division of Criminal Information computer operator or the ability to achieve certification within 45 days of employment. Some positions may require Basic Telecommunicator Certification in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission or the ability to achieve certification within one year of employment.
Preferred education, professional skills and experience	Knowledge of the integral workings of a law enforcement agency, in particular the dispatch aspect. Willingness to communicate and effectively get along with the public. Oral Communication skills are required. Knowing how to type is essential to being able to perform the job as Telecommunicator. Typing the Daily Police Bulletin, memos for officers, and some reports are all part of the Telecommunicator's responsibilities. Being able to communicate well with the public is a very important task. If a crime has been committed, it is important that the Telecommunicator get as many details as possible to pass on to the officer assigned to the call. The ability to rapidly check files in the computer is needed. The ability to listen for any radio traffic, telephone calls, and fire alarms and communicate with the person calling. The ability to read the written orders and read messages coming from agencies sending messages through the DCI Computer Terminal.
Required Certifications or licensure	Certification as DCI computer operator. Once hired, the Telecommunicator must attend a re-certification class every two years to maintain certification.
FTE	1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
Months Per Year	12 Months
Work Days	Rotating schedule, includes nights, weekends, and holidays
Work Hours	Rotating schedule, includes nights, weekends, and holidays
Type of Position	Permanent
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited
Position Number	8062
Job Posting Date	07/29/2026
Posting Close Date	08/30/2026
Number of Openings	Multi-Positions
Special Notes to Applicants	PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the 'Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered. This position is being recruited at the Advanced level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
EEO Statement	UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.
Eligibility for Employment	Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
External Link to Posting	https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/40208