CITY OF PLANTATION

ALARM COORDINATOR

 

DEFINITION       

 

This is a non-exempt position, which is advanced and varied clerical work in the Records Division of the Police Department.

 

An employee in this position is a person designated by the Chief of Police to coordinate, control and review alarm applications, permits and false alarm notifications for burglar and panic alarms and is a person designated by the Fire Chief to coordinate, control and review alarm applications, permits and false alarm notifications for fire and medical alarms.  Work is performed under the supervision of the Records Systems Coordinator.

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED       

 

Maintains burglar/fire applications.

 

Informs resident/business of ordinance requirements.

 

Invoice and process payment for yearly renewal fees (residence will now be added to business).

 

Delinquent renewal fees now invoiced additional processing fee.

 

Waive yearly renewal for residents with no false alarms in 12-month period.

 

Enter and invoice daily alarm occurrences to include tabulation of more than 3 in stated period.

 

Run daily program to send occurrence to Finance who generate and mail all invoices.

 

Process mandated yearly updates of application information which arrive daily.

 

Correspond with those having an alarm but no alarm permit by phone and mail.

 

Prepare for quarterly Alarm Awareness Class for both business and residents.

 

Responsible for initial appeal process, which must be made in timely manner stated in ordinance.

 

Request and review all evidence of contested reimbursements.

 

Ability given to waive fine upon receipt of proper documentation.

 

At the direction of Alarm Administrator may revoke and then reinstate alarm permit.

 

Responsible to notify alarm company of such revocation.

 

Prepares all correspondence between resident/business and Alarm Administrator.

 

Should fine remain unpaid fee shall be deemed a lien on said property – forward to legal.

 

Alarm system Contractors, now required to register annually, work with the Building Dept. through Accela database.

 

Contractors now fined for failure to notify police/fire during repair, service or test – process invoice.

 

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KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS       

 

Knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic.

 

Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures. 

 

Knowledge of proper phone telephone etiquette and procedures.

 

Some knowledge of modern information systems and standard software such as Word, Windows, and Excel.

 

Ability to maintain index-filing systems and to classify documentary material for filing purposes.

 

Ability to enter and retrieve computer data.

 

Ability to understand and follow instructions and to complete work assignments correctly.

 

Ability to maintain confidentiality, prioritize work assignments and work independently.

 

Ability to learn assigned clerical tasks readily and adhere to prescribed routines.

 

Ability to meet and deal courteously with the general public.

 

Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other municipal employees, City officials and the general public.

 

Skilled in the operation of personal computer and typewriter with accuracy and reasonable rate of speed.

 

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING       

 

Graduation from a standard high school or G.E.D. equivalent.  Experience in general office work or related clerical work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, abilities and skills may be considered.

 

Must currently possess or be eligible to obtain, a Florida driver’s license with an overall good driving record.  No single suspension of driver’s license within the past two (2) years and no more than two (2) suspensions within the past five (5) year history (except if suspension was due to insurance error or clerk of court error).

 

This is a designated “Will-Call Recovery” classification in the City’s Emergency Operations Plan and will require the employee occupying this position to work for declared emergencies. Attendance at National Incident Management System (NIMS) training at the appropriate level is mandatory.

 

REV: 10/07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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