Job Title: Security Systems/Communications Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports To: Chief of Police Pay Grade: Adm. Professional Pay Grade 1
Dept./School: District wide/Assigned Campus(es) Date Revised: March 2006
 
Primary Purpose:
  Manages, organize and supervises the emergency communications unit of the MISD Police department by scheduling work hours, controlling budget expenditures, investigation internal and external complaints, communicating in writing with other supervisors, counsel employees and implementing corrective action. Performs related duties as needed or assigned.
Qualifications:
  Education/Certification:
  High school diploma or GED
Valid Texas driver’s license
  Special Knowledge/Skills:
  Strong communication, public relations and interpersonal skills
Proficient at following oral and written instructions
  Experience:
  Two to five years in security systems development and management
Two to five years in radio communications and management of personnel.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
  1. Responsibility for day-to-day supervision of communications operation.

2. Coordinate and supervise alarm operations and maintenance within Mansfield ISD.

3. Work with existing building, new construction and recommend designs for electronic security systems.

4. Coordinate the installation and maintenance of electronic security systems (existing facilities and new construction).

5. Responsible for the police department’s evidence and property room. The inventory, maintenance and final disposition of property and evidence that comes into custody of the police department.

6. Responsible for the surveillance camera system that is used for monitoring of potential illegal activity on a temporary basis.

7. When security breaches occur assist the physical, technical staff and police department in investigating and understanding the source of the breach and in assessing and containing damage. Assist in the development measures that will protect against such breaches or events occurring again.

8. Ensure that all facilities are in compliance with district/local/state/federal regulations concerning security.

9. Keep abreast of security related technology practices and regulations.

10. Coordinate the development of the Crisis Management Plans, along with one of our sworn officers.

11. Other assigned duties.
  Consultation:
  12. Work cooperatively with police agencies to share information and provide other assistance.

13. Assist (coordinate) the development of the Crisis Management Plans for campuses.
  Safety:
  14. Ensure that routine checks and maintenance of equipment and proper licensing for communications operation are performed on all communications equipment including alarm systems and other related equipment.

15. Operate all equipment according to established safety procedures.
  Administration:
  16. Assist in developing a security footprint (blueprint) for the existing facilities and new construction including hardware and software components.

17. Inform the Chief of Police of all conditions that affect safety and security of students, staff, and district property

18. Maintain security records and complete all required reports.

19. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records and other documents required by law or school district policy.
   
Supervisory Responsibilities:
  Supervise dispatchers
Equipment Used:
  District vehicles, alarm systems, fire extinguishers, security equipment, personal computer, radios, communicators, printer, calculator, copier, fax machine. Drive district truck/automobile.
Working Conditions:
  Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
  Strenuous walking, standing, and climbing; ability to operate a motor vehicle; specific hearing and visual requirements.

Work indoors or outdoors in varying climate conditions; drive in different areas of district at odd hours; on call 24 hours a day.