DISPATCH, EMERGENCY SERVICES SAFETY
About the role
Receives emergency and non-emergency calls from administration, schools, members of the public, bus drivers, and District employees concerning students, accidents, community complaints, requests for information, requests for dissemination of information to other schools, groups, parents, or employees.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates incoming information and operates in a calm and proficient manner under emergency and crisis situations, making critical decisions independently.
- Operates radio, telephone, and computer equipment to relay information or orders to proper District officials or first responders.
- Monitors and maintains multiple software programs that control security alarms, fire alarms, elevator alarms, imminent freeze alarms, supervisory alarms, AC power fail alarms, and water pump alarms.
- Monitors and maintains cameras for all buildings.
- Maintains District Safe to Tell and Gaggle reports.
- Provides after-hours assistance to transportation.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED required.
- Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- One or more years of dispatch experience for a school district or a 911 center.
- Receive and maintain a CCIC certification within 3 months of hire;
- Receive and maintain NIMS certifications within 3 months of hire.
Qualifications
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
Skills
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.
Benefits
Salary Range. $28.425- $29.906 per hour (depending on experience).
In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement.
Pay
$28.425- $29.906 per hour (depending on experience).
Schedule
N/A