Job Title:
School Police Communications Officer

Location:
Baltimore, MD, US

Organization Name:
School Police

Department Description:
Every day, students walk through the doors of Baltimore's schools filled with talent, dreams, and enormous potential.

Our responsibility is to provide the world-class education that will empower them to hone their gifts and develop the skills they need to pursue the future that calls them.

BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ' NEW BLUEPRINT lays out how we will move toward our goal of building a generation of young people with the skills, knowledge, and understanding to succeed in college, careers, and community - not just here in Baltimore, but in any city in the world.

Beginning in the 2017-18 school year, we will pursue a comprehensive approach designed to ensure that all students have access to high-performing schools that meet their needs and interests, no matter where they live in the city. We will turn a deep focus to work in three key areas :

• Student wholeness
• Literacy
• Staff leadership

These areas are intertwined: If students are motivated and excited about learning, have the foundational skills to think critically, analyze deeply, and express themselves powerfully, and have adults around them who encourage them to persist and excel, they will be positioned to move steadily toward high school graduation and postsecondary success.

Job Summary:
Responsible for service calls and dispatching officers in emergency situations.

Essential Functions:

Responds to and manages emergency situations by dispatching school police units and keeping record logs.

Maintains records of movements, locations and involvement of school police units.

Monitors CCTV Video wall and responds to burglary and fire alarms.

Monitors and responds to burglary and fire alarms.

Accesses National Crime Information Center (N.C.I.C) for records, warrants and vehicle checks.

Accesses Student Management System to acquire student information as needed.

Maintains appropriate confidentiality of data accessed.

Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must possess or acquire NCIC certification logon course offered by the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Data Service Division within one year of employment
• Must possess or acquire Maryland Electronic Telecommunications Enforcement Resource Systems (METERS) certification within six months of employment
• Must authorize release of prior employment, credit history, and criminal conviction information
• Must pass drug test, background record investigation and federal, state, and local fingerprint checks
• Must submit to a truth Verification Test and Psychological Screening.
• Must successfully complete entrance level Police Communications training
• Must be proficient in technical computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Ability to use radio communication and other related equipment
• Ability to use tact and exercise good judgment in interacting with the general public, school and central office personnel
• Ability to respond to emergency situations while maintaining composure and demonstrating appropriate professionalism and restraint at all times.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Additional Details:
Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:
• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application
Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

How To Apply:
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Baltimore City Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and encourages resumes from bi-lingual or multi-lingual candidates.

Baltimore City Public Schools does not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age. For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Manager, 200 E. North Avenue, Room 208, Baltimore, MD 21202; 410-396-8542 (phone); 410-396-2955 (fax).

Minimum Salary:
15.69

Maximum Salary:
19.27

Currency:
USD

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