Security Operations Dispatcher (Municipal Protective Services Operations)

Overview

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Security Operations Dispatcher (Municipal Protective Services Operations) is an essential emergency operations position responsible for receiving emergency and non-emergency calls and signals for service over the telephone, computer, and radio. The Security Operations Dispatcher uses established protocols to process alarms and dispatch appropriate public safety resources. MPS Operations interacts daily with other operations and public safety dispatch centers to answer and transfer calls and incident information, and maintain communications with field personnel.

Municipal Protective Services (MPS) Operations is a 24/7, 365-day operation supporting over 600 City of Boston properties and facilities - maintaining radio communications and operations for MPS Security Officers and Supervisors, and monitoring intrusion and fire alarms across all City of Boston, Boston Public Schools, and Boston Public Library locations.

The City of Boston Property Management Department's (PMD) mission is to manage, maintain, repair, and provide security for the City's municipal buildings, including City Hall and Faneuil Hall; to preserve the useful life of City facilities and reduce operating costs through effective preventative maintenance measures

Responsibilities

• Processes incoming and outgoing emergency and non-emergency signals from alarm monitoring software consistent with established protocols and procedures.
• Provides clear and relevant information to field and operations personnel in response to received alarm signals or calls.
• Communicates with Municipal officers, law enforcement, fire, and EMS units as necessary to ensure the safety of people and property.
• Provides daily feedback to the Shift Supervisor regarding the operation of the Dispatch Center, recommends changes to policies and procedures, and promptly reports incidents or issues affecting the continuity of operations.
• Speaks, works, and otherwise communicates effectively in high-stress and time-sensitive situations.
• Maintains a familiarity with the general geography of the properties and communities served to dispatch Public Safety Personnel effectively.
• Maintains an effective and positive working environment.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• Two (2) years of professional experience in security operations, public safety dispatch, telecommunications, or call center operations, including facilities, equipment, technology systems, and management practices, is preferred.
• Knowledge of accepted call handling practices for public safety call takers, emphasizing professionalism and customer service, is preferred, including familiarity with the principles and practices of radio communications and the appropriate policies and procedures used in public safety dispatching.