Temporary-Public Safety Dispatcher
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Salary$20/hr
LocationMaryland - Montgomery County
Work modeon-site
Typepart-time
SeniorityEntry
Experience1+ yrs
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedAug 17, 2026 · 2mo ago
Verified live1d ago
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High School Diploma or GED
One-year work experience in customer service, call center, dispatch center, office environment or related experience
Ability to handle stressful situations and information exchanges in a fast-paced environment
Ability to maintain confidential information
Ability to operate computers, phones and work with Microsoft Office and other software databases
Ability to work cooperatively with all levels in the College community
Ability to handle stressful information, situations and information exchanges in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to working within a diverse environment and interact collegially with individuals of backgrounds
Ability to elicit appropriate questions in order to gather and disseminate accurate and precise information
Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable)
Skills
Microsoft Office
CCTV
radio systems
telephone systems
computer systems
Job Description
Montgomery College, Central Services location in Rockville, Maryland has an immediate need for two part-time Temporary Public Safety Dispatchers to work weekends. This is a non-bargaining, non-exempt, grade 15 position. For non-exempt positions, you are not eligible to work a secondary job at Montgomery College. Montgomery College promotes and creates a working and learning environment rooted in the basic tenets of fairness, belonging, and inclusiveness.
Duties include but are not limited to:
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Receives and calmly responds to routine and emergency calls for police, fire, medical or other situations via telephone or radio.
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Determine nature and location of incident, dispatch assign campus officers, local police, fire, medical personnel or other emergency units as necessary.
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Researches and provides information for officers and callers.
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Monitors local police/fire/EMS/ emergency and weather incidents.
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Uses various systems to enter and retrieve information and document calls/incidents.
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Monitors campus-wide security and fire systems, CCTV, and building/classroom access.
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Serves as point of contact between campus officers and external agencies during emergencies.
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Operates various radio, consoles, telephones and computer systems.
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Maintains working knowledge of the campus geography and surrounding area to direct emergency personnel.
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Serve as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), as outlined by the Clery Act.
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Performs other related duties as assigned or appropriate
Required Qualifications:
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High School Diploma or GED. One-year work experience in customer service, call center, dispatch center, office environment or related experience.
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The equivalent combination of education, training, certification and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and expertise to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
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Ability to handle stressful situations and information exchanges in a fast-paced environment.
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Ability to maintain confidential information.
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Ability to operate computers, phones and work with Microsoft Office and other software databases.
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Ability to work cooperatively with all levels in the College community.
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Ability to handle stressful information, situations and information exchanges in a fast-paced environment.
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Commitment to working within a diverse environment and interact collegially with individuals of backgrounds.
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Ability to elicit appropriate questions in order to gather and disseminate accurate and precise information.
The salary for this position is $19.77 per hour.
Application Process:
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Click Here to apply online
For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application.
As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:
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Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).
If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or [email protected]. We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation.
Legal
Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.
Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace.
Closing Date
Monday, November 16, 2026