Dispatchers therefore, must know campus geography, and police codes and radio procedures. Training is conducted mainly on the job, and last about three weeks. Dispatchers are trained by an experienced dispatcher. At the end of the training period, dispatchers must successfully pass an extensive written test before working on their own. The department furnishes the uniform and cleaning services.
Employees provide a black belt and black shoes.
Desk workers work either an early or late shift, which are in the evening or early morning hours. Average time worked per week is fifteen hours. Duties include checking-in guests who are visiting residents, monitoring doors, discouraging non guests from entering the building, or escorting nonresidents out of the building. The department provides a blue polo-style shirt that you wear with your own slacks or skirt.