Communications Officer/Dispatcher
Quick Summary
radio and phone communications and counter duties, field dispatching and scribing, monitoring Department and University Fire and Life Safety Notifications, Campus Emergency phone line, access control,
The mission of the Department of Public Safety is to create a safe environment for the whole LMU community and in doing so, providing the University community with timely and accurate information about crimes that occur on LMU’s campus geography, as well as the safety policies and procedures in place to ensure the safety of the campus environment. The Communications Officer (Dispatcher), working under the department’s guiding principle—to foster an environment where students, faculty, staff, and visitors on our campus feel safe and respected— and reporting to the Patrol Captain, is responsible for maintaining effective and efficient communications between Departmental, University and outside Law and other Government Agencies.
As an employee of the Department of Public Safety, you will be required to work during designated days/peak periods. These days and periods, which can extend for several weeks during peak times such as summer, are critical for staffing needs and operational requirements. During these periods, employees are expected to be available for duty without the ability to request time off. Additionally, you may be called in and expected to respond during your scheduled days off, and you will receive appropriate compensation for this additional work.
This position is subject to an alternative work schedule, 4/10 shift (four, ten-hour days per week).
As an employee of the Department of Public Safety, you will be required to work during designated days/peak periods. These days and periods, which can extend for several weeks during peak times such as summer, are critical for staffing needs and operational requirements. During these periods, employees are expected to be available for duty without the ability to request time off. Additionally, you may be called in and expected to respond during your scheduled days off, and you will receive appropriate compensation for this additional work.
This position is subject to an alternative work schedule, 4/10 shift (four, ten-hour days per week).
Position Accountabilities/Responsibilities
1. Perform a variety of specialized support duties within the Public Safety Communications Center.
Responsibilities
~1 min read$24.09 hourly. This position is non-exempt.
$23.51 - $29.38 Salary commensurate with education and experience.
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Staff RegularSalary range
Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)LMU is committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities and ensuring a comprehensive recruitment and selection process for all applicants.
Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the application, interview, or selection process may contact Human Resources at hr@lmu.edu or by phone at (310) 338-2723. Applicants who use relay services or other assistive communication technologies are welcome to utilize those services when contacting Human Resources.
When contacting Human Resources, please include the job posting number, title of the position and department for which you are applying. Applicants are not required to disclose the nature of a disability or provide medical information when requesting an accommodation during the recruitment process.
LMU will work with applicants in a timely and interactive process to identify and provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable federal and state law.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 25, 2026
- First seen
- September 30, 2026
- Last seen
- September 30, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 28%
- Scored at
- September 30, 2026
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