JOB
Position Information:
This is an Open Competitive recruitment to create an eligibility list for as-needed position. Successful candidates are expected to work eight (8) hours a day, five (5) days a week. Candidates must submit proof of all supporting documents to be considered for the recruitment process. Failure to attach any one of the required documents will result in disqualification from the recruitment. Final candidates will undergo a comprehensive background investigation to verify personal history including, but not limited to: financial responsibility, criminal history, drug use, driving record and supplemental application materials before a selection is made.
Duration of eligibility list:
Successful candidates will be placed on the eligibility list that will remain valid for six months from the date of approval by the Personnel Commission.
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, performs responsible dispatching duties to assist School Police in timely responses to routine and emergency calls, monitors alarm equipment and security cameras; receives and transmits routine and emergency radio messages; receives telephone calls; prepares various reports, logs, correspondence and files; and performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This single position classification exercises independent thinking and judgment when receiving and responding to calls, alarms in schools and offices; initiates, receives, and transmits radio messages; dispatches School Police patrol units.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
1. Monitors alarm equipment and security cameras and receives incoming emergency and routine radio and telephone calls; determines appropriate action based upon available information; secures and records necessary information regarding nature and location of incidents; dispatches necessary police, fire or other emergency resources according to established procedures.
2. Maintains contact with District School Police and dispatches units to assigned intrusion calls.
3. Receives telephone calls from public reporting irregularities and incidents at schools or other District facilities.
4. Inputs information into computer, collects and files information regarding incidents and departmental activity; compiles data, prepares and types reports and memorandums as assigned.
5. Operates a variety of departmental equipment such as two-way radio communication system and radio/transmit monitor, computer terminal, telephone and copier.
6. (Translates) Assist individuals in person or over the telephone with limited or non-English speaking persons as related to emergency and non-emergency situations.
7. Processes and maintains a variety of confidential information as necessary.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Applications may be rejected for any appropriate reason including, but not limited to, the following: late, incomplete or illegible application materials; failure to clearly demonstrate minimum qualifications on the application materials; a record of unsatisfactory service or dismissal from the classified service; conviction of certain offenses; false, misleading statements or omissions of information on application materials. The Personnel Commission's Staff also reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to those whose qualifications best meet the needs of the District.
The examination process may consist of any of the following: an evaluation of training and experience, a written test of job knowledge, a performance test, an appraisal interview, and/or any other tests determined by the Personnel Department. Candidates must successfully complete all parts of the recruitment process to be placed on the eligibility list. Applicants will be notified, via e-mail, of their qualification status. The Montebello Unified School District shall assume no responsibility for late notice, delays, or non-delivery of applicant notices due to mail service. It is the responsibility of the applicant to notify the Classified Personnel Department in writing of any address and/or telephone number change.
Following the final filing date, a review and evaluation of applicants' training and experience will be conducted. Based on that evaluation, applicants whose training and experience best meet the current needs of the District will be invited to participate in the next step of the recruitment process.
The Personnel Commission reserves the right to change, alter, cancel, add or modify examination parts, as well as weights and dates.
Applicants with Disabilities
Individuals with disabilities (as covered in the Americans with Disabilities Act) may request that reasonable accommodations be given during the examination process. Applicants must notify the Classified Personnel Office, at the time of filing the application, the type of accommodations being requested. Candidates may be required to provide documentation supporting the need for reasonable accommodations when the request is made.
All employment offers are conditional, based upon the successful completion of the following: Fingerprint/background clearance, medical examination by a District approved physician, and a test for tuberculosis.
