Job Title: Fingerprint Technician & Dispatch/Communications Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Chief of Police Pay Grade:  
Dept./School: District wide Date Revised: May 2008
 
Primary Purpose:
  Manage the daily operation of the Electronic Fingerprinting Office to ensure efficient operations.
Maintain proficient records and maintenance of the Electronic Fingerprinting equipment.
Manage the daily operation of the Dispatch Office to ensure safe and efficient operations of the
Police Department. Respond to telephone and two-way radio information to make on-the-spot
adjustments
Qualifications:
  Education/Certification:
  High school diploma or GED
  Special Knowledge/Skills:
 

Able to speak Spanish fluently (preferred)
Effective telephone and communication skills
Ability to receive and give verbal instructions effectively
Ability to pass alcohol and drug test
Ability to pass psychological testing
Proficient map reading skills
Have general knowledge of the area
Ability to take and process fingerprints electronically
  Experience:
  Minimum of two years experience as a dispatcher (preferred)
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Routes and Schedules:  
  1. Handle assignments of police officers for all shifts.
2. Evaluate information received and assign to appropriate personnel.
3. Coordinate the response effort in the event of an emergency or accident.
Communications:  
  1. Dispatch police personnel and vehicles and communicate with them using a two-way radio.
2. Maintain good public relations with the public and school district personnel.
3. Communicate with students, parents, staff, and the community.
4. Interpret both written and verbal communications (bi-lingual Spanish/English preferred).
Reports and Records:  
  1. Maintain adult and juvenile records.
2. Maintain pertinent documentation.
3. Maintain call and action logs.
4. Prepare various reports as required by the state, district, or department.
Other:  
   
Supervisory Responsibilities:
  None
Equipment Used:
  Telephone, two-way radio, fax machine, copier, calculator, computer, printer, electronic
fingerprinting equipment, district approved forms.
Working Conditions:
  Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
  Office work; moderate walking standing, climbing, carrying, stooping and sitting. Repetitive
hand motions.