Tech, Communications

Overview

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Summary:

Performed 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.

• 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; knowledge of alarm control boxes and key safes.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Note:

Responsibilities and tasks outlined may change as determined by the needs of the district.

Dependability:
Responds to requests for service and assistance; follows instructions; takes responsibility for actions; meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.

Quality:
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; seeks to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work for quality.

Teamwork:
Balances team and individual responsibilities; open to others  views; contributes to a positive team spirit; supports team success.

Quantity: meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity.

Safety & Security:
Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions.

EEO

Note:

District policies ensure equal opportunity and do not discriminate on various protected bases. Preference may be given to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.

Experience:

Six (6) months in general clerical duties, alarm monitoring, or radio dispatching. One year of college (30 semester hours) or two (2) years of general work experience may substitute for six (6) months experience.

Language Skills:
Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Write simple correspondence. Present information effectively in one-on-one and small group situations.

Mathematical Skills:
Perform basic arithmetic, compute rates, ratios, percentages, and interpret graphs.

Reasoning Ability:
Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions; solve problems with a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:
Microsoft Office.

Physical

Activities:

Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.

Lifting Demands:
Up to 10 pounds.

Reaching:
Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.

Environment:
Noise intensity moderate.

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