Location: all cities,IN, USA
TITLE: Part-time School Police Dispatcher - Works every Saturday, Sunday and Holiday. 2:00pm-10pm Shift
WHO WE ARE:
Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is a student-focused, innovative educational organization
committed to academic excellence. Our mission is to empower and educateall 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.
SCHEDULE: Position schedule includes every Saturday and Sunday and all holidays. Hours are 2pm - 10pm.
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 second shift position and will include Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.