Weekend Dispatcher 1.0 FTE

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.

JOB SUMMARY

The Law Enforcement Dispatcher is a skilled position involving both dispatching and clerical support for the Department of Law Enforcement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Operates two-way radio and computer information systems in the performance of duties.
• Receives and responds to emergency and non-emergency calls from the public school administrators and staff and other law enforcement or emergency agencies. Determines the priority of calls and dispatches required units and/or agencies accordingly.
• Monitors and coordinates law enforcement activity and assignments via police and transportation radio frequencies.
• Maintains status and locations of law enforcement officers.
• Creates and maintains telephone radio and alarm logs of all law enforcement communications activity as well as monitor all alarms.
• Maintains key-control records and accountability for all keys.
• Notifies proper personnel i.e. Maintenance Operations Transportation and all other personnel concerning school district related problems.
• Maintains appropriate security and confidentiality of information created or encountered in the performance of assigned duties.
• Communicates with parents supervisors school administrators and department employees; receives requests questions concerns and suggestions and provides routine information and assistance or routes to appropriate personnel
• Maintains current knowledge of routes and locations to assure timely services and accurate information.
• Performs a variety of clerical support duties as assigned; types correspondence memos and other items; compiles data from clearly defined sources and prepares reports; answers telephones and routes calls and/or messages.
• Accesses sensitive/confidential data in local/state/national databases and school databases as necessary for investigative purposes.
• Keeps informed of department regulations policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of operation of two-way radio and telephone equipment. Knowledge of computer technology equipment and modern office practices. Knowledge of law enforcement terminology and procedures.
• Knowledge of geography for the schools/facilities operated and owned by FCPS.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of telephone techniques and etiquette.
• Ability to perform dispatching and clerical support duties for the department. Ability to work independently multi-task and perform job responsibilities with a considerable degree of initiative.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement and district personnel outside law enforcement agencies and other pertinent agencies.
• Ability to meet attendance schedules with dependability and consistency. Ability to cover shifts for full-time dispatchers as needed and serve on an on call basis.
• Ability to think clearly and act quickly in emergencies.
• Ability to learn and apply department rules regulations policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Has not been convicted of a felony or other crimes involving moral turpitude
• One year radio dispatching experience is preferred.

Licenses or Certifications:

• The full-time position requires the attendance and successful completion of the Telecommunications Overview Training and 40 hours at DOCJT online prior to or within the first year of employment. The full-time position also requires the satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation suitability and drug screening tests.
• This position requires successfully completing training for CJIS Inquiry Only into local state and national criminal history databases and associated telecommunications systems. Mandatory training will only be available Monday Friday during daytime hours

Special Requirements:
N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending squatting crawling climbing reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift carry push or pull light weights.

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment retention promotion demotion transfer or dismissal because of race color religion sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity) genetic information national or ethnic origin political affiliation age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions.