Job Title:	Police Dispatcher	Wage/Hour Status:	Nonexempt
Reports To:	Police Dispatch Supervisor	Pay Grade:
Dept./School:	District Wide	Date Revised:	June 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.
	Communication:
	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.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
	None.
Equipment Used:
	Telephone; two-way radio, fax machine, calculator; computer and printer and district approved forms.
Working Conditions:
	Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
	Office work; moderate walking standing, climbing, carrying, stooping and sitting. Repetitive hand motions.