Tech, Communications

Security & Emergency ManagementSummary: Performs specialized duties in the operation of communications equipment, computerized alarm systems, camera systems, receiving, screening, and monitoring of emergency calls and dispatching vehicles to scenes of emergencies. DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All employees are expected to demonstrate regular and predictable attendance; to support the District's vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan; to engage in civility, respect, and professionalism; and to maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.Responsibilities: · Receives, screens, and monitors calls from district staff, various agencies, and citizens requesting assistance or information. · Monitors and dispatches School Security and Emergency Management Officers, Transportation staff, and first responders. · Monitors, screens, and receives district fire and intrusion alarms. · Monitors district surveillance camera systems. · Creates and sends mass communication notifications to district staff. · Inputs calls for service and maintains applicable records on the Security and Emergency Management records management system and alarm database. · Maintains a high degree of current knowledge of the location of various schools and streets that access them. Also, has current knowledge of the location of alarm control boxes and key safes. · Performs any other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.Other information: Dependability: Responds to requests for service and assistance; follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; commits to doing the best job possible; keeps commitments; meets attendance and punctuality guidelines. Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; displays commitment to excellence; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality. Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests. Quantity: Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly; achieves established goals. Safety & Security: Observe safety and security procedures; determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; use equipment and materials properly; report potentially unsafe conditions.Experience: Six (6) months experience in general clerical duties, alarm monitoring, or radio dispatching. One year of college (30 semester hours) or two (2) years of general work experience (or a combination of college and work experience) may substitute for six (6) months experience in general clerical duties, alarm monitoring, or radio dispatching. Language Skills: Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Write simple correspondence. Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations. Mathematical Skills: Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Compute rate, ratio, and percent and draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability: Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills: Microsoft Office PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing Lifting Demands: Up to 10 pounds Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity 3, moderate