School Police Dispatcher

Salary: $53,118.96 – $69,828.72 Annually

Position Summary:

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, performs responsible dispatching duties to assist School Police in timely responses to routine and emergency calls, monitors alarm equipment and security cameras; receives and transmits routine and emergency radio messages; receives telephone calls; prepares various reports, logs, correspondence and files; and performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Monitors alarm equipment and security cameras and receives incoming emergency and routine radio and telephone calls; determines appropriate action based upon available information; secures and records necessary information regarding nature and location of incidents; dispatches necessary police, fire or other emergency resources according to established procedures.
• Maintains contact with District School Police and dispatches units to assigned intrusion calls.
• Receives telephone calls from public reporting irregularities and incidents at schools or other District facilities.
• Inputs information into computer, collects and files information regarding incidents and departmental activity; compiles data, prepares and types reports and memorandums as assigned.
• Operates a variety of departmental equipment such as two-way radio communication system and radio/transmit monitor, computer terminal, telephone and copier.
• (Translates) Assist individuals in person or over the telephone with limited or non-English speaking persons as related to emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Processes and maintains a variety of confidential information as necessary

Requirements:

• Graduation from high school or G.E.D equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience in dispatching in a police or security environment.
• One (1) year of general clerical experience.
• Completion of a P.O.S.T approved Dispatcher Course.
• A valid California driver’s license and evidence of automobile insurability is required.
• Bilingual in Spanish is desirable
• (All candidates must pass a pre-placement medical examination and psychological evaluation.)
• Incumbents must wear an assigned uniform provided by the District.
• Final candidates will undergo a comprehensive background investigation to verify personal history including, but not limited to: financial responsibility, criminal history, drug use, driving record and supplemental application materials.
• The review of suitability for employment will also include an examination by a licensed psychologist, and a medical examination.