Are you a current NJIT employee? Apply here through the Internal Jobs Hub. Title: Security Officer/Dispatcher Reports To: Chief of Police Position Summary: Under the direction of a University Police Shift Sergeant, assists with the operation of the Department of Public Safety Telecommunications Center in NJIT Police Headquarters. Receives and coordinates all telephone communications including emergency phone lines, radio requests from Police, Fire, EMS, Parking Services, Security Officers, bike patrol, Facilities Services and Housing personnel when necessary. Determines the nature and location of emergencies and determines priorities. Monitors alarm systems and answers non-emergency calls for assistance. Receives requests for information regarding vehicle registration, driving records and warrants, and provides pertinent data. Essential Functions: Acknowledge and transmit radio calls for emergency and non-emergency service. Contact and receive phone calls from various public and private services and University departments. Receive and transmit calls on both Physical plant and HVAC radio Monitor NJIT police, SPEN, and Newark radio communications. Dispatch Police Officers and Public Safety Officers on assignment in accordance with departmental policy and procedure. Maintain the security of equipment, keys, and reports on his/her duty shift. Maintain and operate the CAD system Monitor and manipulate CCTV systems. Monitor AMAG alarm system, consisting of door alarms, fire alarms, etc. Maintain Verizon Fleet System. Provide on-scene officers with information obtained from NCIC, NJIS and AOCTELE. Under the direction of the Shift Sergeant or designated supervisor, during an assigned tour of duty, provides assistance and protection to persons and property in and about NJIT owned and leased buildings, office grounds and parking areas. Maintains orderly conditions and takes measures required to assure observance of the law. Safety and Security Coordination - The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the safety and security to persons and property in and about NJIT premises, which includes, by way of illustration only. Pre-Requisite Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED, Less than 1 year experience. At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position. Union: Office & Professional Employee International Union (OPEIU) Range: OPEIU -17 Compensation: $42,070.00 - $57,382.56 NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, or other items. To learn more about the comprehensive benefits NJIT offers for this position, please visit our benefits page: https://hr.njit.edu/health-benefits. FLSA: Non-Exempt Time Type: Full time Pay Rate: Salary Additional Information: As an EEO employer NJIT is committed to building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment and strongly encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. Employment at NJIT is subject to the provisions of New Jersey First Act which mandates new employees, who are not NJ residents, to establish primary residence in New Jersey within one year of their appointment to certain positions. The law does not apply to any individual employed at NJIT on a temporary or per semester basis as a visiting or adjunct professor, teacher, lecturer, researcher or administrator. For more information on the act please click here. If special accommodations are needed in applying for a position, please visit the Department of Human Resources located in Fenster Hall, 5th Floor, University Heights, Newark, NJ 07102 or call (973) 596-3140. If you have questions, please email the Human Resources Department at hr@njit.edu. Information regarding NJIT campus security, personal safety, and fire safety including topics such as, disciplinary procedures, crime prevention, NJIT Police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, and crime statistics for the most recent three year period is available on the NJIT Department of Public Safety here. NJIT is an E-Verify employer and uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization of each new hire. When you work at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), you become part of a dynamic and innovative community dedicated to advancing education, research, and technological excellence. Recognized as New Jersey’s premier public polytechnic university, NJIT serves a diverse population of over 12,000 students across six colleges and schools, offering a forward-thinking academic environment in the heart of Newark, just minutes from New York City. At NJIT, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and excellence. Employees are empowered to grow professionally, contribute to meaningful work, and support a mission that shapes the future of technology, education, and research. Learn more about what we offer here!

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