Dispatcher (Full-Time/1st Shift)
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TITLE: School Police Dispatcher WHO WE ARE: Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is a student-focused, innovative educational organization committed to academic excellence. Our mission is to empower and educate all students to think critically, creatively, and responsibly, to embrace diversity, and to pursue their dreams with a purpose. We are a family of excellent public schools in which every student has the opportunity to succeed and the power to create their own future. Led by forward-thinking leadership and our commitment to prioritizing students, racial equity, and authentic engagement with our families, team members, and communities, our staff have diverse opportunities to develop their careers in a challenging but rewarding environment. We are an organization for people who are passionate about education and who are committed to the Indianapolis community. SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY: The School Police Dispatcher initiates and receives telephone and radio calls of an emergency and non-emergency nature. The dispatcher obtains and provides information necessary to evaluate the situation; determines appropriate response: responds expeditiously and appropriately to callers; refers questionable situations to the shift sergeant or OIC for decision; maintains accurate and legible communication notes and records. WHAT YOU'LL DO: The following outlines what your core duties and responsibilities will be for this position and provides a sample overview of what your day-to-day may look like. Core Duties and Responsibilities: • Maintains confidentiality • Serves as line of communication for IPS officers • Conducts data entry • Monitors alarm system • Operates multiple communication systems • Other duties as assigned Day In the Life Overview: On a regular day, as a dispatcher, you might: • Answer several telephone calls • Problem solves • Data entry • Monitor alarm and camera system WHAT YOU'll BRING: SKILLS AND MINDSETS As an ideal candidate for this role, you will be able to achieve the following: • Remain calm under pressure • Communicate clear information to staff members • Multitask EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS • High school diploma or GED FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK: Not eligible PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to see, hear and differentiate colors and between audible signal tones. Prolonged sitting required EEOC STATEMENT: Indianapolis Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, will not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, homelessness or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Indianapolis Public Schools does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work. DISCLAIMER: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the above representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This job description is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive list of all essential functions and duties performed by the occupant of this position. Factors such as regular and punctual attendance are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. This is a first shift position and will include Saturdays and holidays.