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Be ready to walk through a multi-call scenario (medical emergency plus security request), how you prioritize and document, and why hospital-based public safety differs from 911 center work. Ask how Hospital Police partners with clinical codes and campus security on the Chapel Hill site.
Strong fit if you want public-safety dispatch inside a large state-affiliated academic health system in Chapel Hill—not remote, and not a clinical bedside role. Thin public salary and review data means you’ll want to confirm pay band, shift pattern, and training during the process.
As an Emergency Services Telecommunications Specialist with the Hospital Police Department at UNC Health Care in Chapel Hill, the day centers on the hospital radio and phone console: taking emergency and non-emergency calls for hospital police, dispatching officers to clinics and units, logging incidents, coordinating with clinical and security partners, and keeping radio traffic clear during high-acuity events on a large academic medical campus.
No certification list was supplied for this posting. Practical focus areas for this title typically include multi-line radio/phone dispatch, CAD or call-logging accuracy, hospital geography and code knowledge, calm under pressure, and clear handoffs with police and clinical staff.
No. The listing is on-site in Chapel Hill, Orange County (remote flag is 0).
UNC Health Care / UNC Health—a state-owned, not-for-profit system headquartered in Chapel Hill.
Hospital Police emergency telecommunications: answering and dispatching calls, radio coordination, and incident logging for campus security and emergency response—not a bedside clinical role.
Website: unchealthcare.org
UNC Health is a not-for-profit medical system owned by the State of North Carolina and based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It provides services throughout the Research Triangle and North Carolina. UNC Health was created in 1998, when the North Carolina General Assembly passed legislation that established the UNC Health Care System, bringing under one entity UNC Hospitals and the clinical programs of the UNC School of Medicine. In 2024, the system reported over 87,000 discharges and over 250,000 emergency department visits.
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Join UNC Health Care's Hospital Police Department team in Chapel Hill as an Emergency Services Telecommunications Specialist. In this full-time position, you'll serve as a critical communications professional managing emergency dispatch and continuous facility monitoring for one of North Carolina's largest health care systems. About the Role The Emergency Services Telecommunications Specialist is responsible for maintaining vigilant communications monitoring across hospital facilities and coordinating effective emergency response when incidents occur. This position demands exceptional attention to detail, composure under pressure, and the ability to manage simultaneous communications with police, fire, and rescue agencies across Orange County and surrounding areas. What You'll Do Monitor hospital facilities around the clock to identify and assess emergency situations Coordinate dispatch and communications with local police, fire, and rescue services Maintain accurate documentation and records of emergency activities and incidents Manage telecommunications equipment and radio systems efficiently Respond to emergency calls and provide clear, professional direction during critical situations Support Hospital Police Department operations and overall facility safety protocols What We're Looking For Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to remain calm and organized in high-stress emergency situations Familiarity with telecommunications, radio dispatch, or related systems preferred Reliable, detail-oriented approach to documentation and compliance Commitment to supporting health care safety and community emergency services About UNC Health Care UNC Health Care is an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the diverse communities we serve across North Carolina. Our Hospital Police Department is integral to ensuring the safety and security of our patients, families, and staff members. How to Apply Apply through this listing to join our Chapel Hill team and make a meaningful impact in emergency services and hospital security.
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