DISPATCH E-2 (256)

JOB STATUS: OPEN
POSTING NUMBER: 00062831
SCHOOL YEAR: 2024-2025
CALENDAR: District Support / Full Year
CLOSING DATE: 12/08/2024 04:00 PM
POSTING NUMBER: 00062831
LOCATION: 010:SCHOOL POLICE SERVICE
POSITION TITLE: DISPATCH E-2 (256)
JOB DESCRIPTION:

***Please note this position includes graveyard and split shift hours***

SUMMARY: To assist in ensuring the public safety of students, staff and property within the Albuquerque Public Schools district. Will monitor school surveillance system; respond to notifications of incidents occurring on school campus which may include criminal activity and maintenance issues where police and/or appropriate police, operations or maintenance personnel may be required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Receive, relay and/or transmit routine and emergency calls to police and other agencies and units as appropriate following established procedures.
• Coordinates School Police responses with other District departments, law enforcement and agencies.
• Operates and monitors computer-based, multi-frequency radio system, alarm system and surveillance cameras.
• Maintains dispatch office records as required following established procedures.
• Assists Maintenance & Operations after working hours as follows:
  • Processes and relays work order forms.
  • Receives and relays routine and emergency calls.
  
  

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

The minimum expectations for this job are as follows:

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Flexibility, organization, multi-tasking, decision-making and problem solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
• Knowledge of APS community, computer system, financial and legal requirements.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work on multiple projects.
• Keyboarding requirement: 35 words per minute minimum.
• Knowledge of word processing, database, network and spreadsheet software.
• Ability to operate a two-way radio over multiple channels and a multi-line phone system.
• Knowledge of criminal and civil law terminology.
• Dispatch experience preferred.

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE: The minimum requirements for this job are as follows:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain Police Radio Dispatcher and National Crime Information Center Operator certification within one (1) year of hire.

**All applicants must complete a Keyboard test. APS Applicant Processing dept. will send a separate email with testing information upon review of your application.**

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Contact: Steve Gallegos at 505-220-8929 / [email protected]
APPLY TO:

APPLY ONLINE: WWW.APS.EDU, APS Jobs, Classified Application. In addition to providing supporting documents to meet the position requirements, you must also submit an updated cover letter & resume.

ADDITIONAL INFO:
GRADE / LEVEL: E2
SALARY: $22.00
DAYS: 256
HOURS: 8
START DATE: ASAP