Communications Specialist I

Job Description

Job Description

Kemper Development Company, located in the heart of Downtown Bellevue, is a family-owned and fourth-generation company. Building community and fostering cultural growth has been a legacy of the Freeman family for over seven decades. This dedication to the betterment of Bellevue as a place to live and work and the creation of community-centric developments has and will always be the hallmark of the Freeman family and Kemper Development Company.

We are currently looking for individuals that have a strong work ethic that upholds the values and goals of the company by performing their job to the best of their ability. You will be a great candidate if you are dependable, respectful, productive, and a good team player.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, Communication Specialists, “Dispatchers”, perform clerical work for the Security Department involving the operation of radio, telephones, computerized and electronic communications equipment at The Bellevue Collection and Kemper Development Company properties. Incumbents are assigned to particular shifts and may have to work varying or rotating shifts. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a Communications Sergeant who reports to the Assistant Manager and Senior Security Manager in charge of Communications.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Employees in this classification perform operating level duties as licensed security / communication officers on a 24‐hour‐a‐day, 7‐day‐per‐week basis, typically working five [5] eight [8] hour shifts totaling 40 hours per week, with overtime required at times . (Attendance is a significant consideration in this job.)

Work varies, but is generally governed by department rules, regulations, and operating procedures, with job performance reviewed regularly by the Security Communications Manager. The Communication Specialist are expected to act with a great deal of independence and initiative in daily performance of their duties, continuously demonstrating and maintaining proficiency in all security related tasks, while working in harmony with fellow employees and fostering teamwork whenever possible. The Communication Specialist will be tested on their knowledge and asked to demonstrate certain skills at regular intervals.

ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES

Hardworking | Reliable | Customer Service Oriented | Honest | Teamwork | Intelligent | Proactive | Upbeat | Confident | Detail Oriented | Logical | Compassionate | Helpful | Thoughtful | Open minded | Results‐ oriented | Diplomatic | Perceptive | Sound Judgment | Ethical

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Must successfully complete the following training programs :

Pre‐assignment security tapes

PSTN tape series – Disc#1, chapter 2 / 4, Disc# 2, chapter 7 / 8 Disc #3, chapter 9 / 10

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIESWithin assigned areas, this position requires the following. Other duties will be assigned as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Security work involves walking, running, talking, hearing, smelling, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. Periodically, the Communication Specialist will be required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch and / or crawl. Normal color vision is required as well as close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, night vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. (Hearing is critical to success in this job classification.)

While the primary functions of a Communication Specialist are of an administrative nature, candidates must be prepared to walk long and short distances for purposes of routine operation within the Security Operation Center or field training to get a firsthand look of field operation and geography of the Bellevue Collection.

Organizational field training is required and starts occurring within approximately the first 30 days of employment followed by ongoing training throughout the duration of employment. Employees assigned to field training exposure may walk upwards of 10 miles a day.

Daily operation within the Security Operation Center will result on average in approximately 1-2 miles of walking during an 8-hour shift.

EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Benefits :

Pay

$24.00 per hr. Swing Shift / $24.50 per hr. Overnight Shift

This job description consisting of four pages reflects management’s assessment of essential functions. It does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned nor is it considered a contract of employment. Kemper Development Company, (KDC), and their employees are free to terminate the employment relationship at any time without cause or notice. This at-will employment relationship cannot be altered except by written agreement executed by the employee and the President of Kemper Development Company. This policy will be strictly adhered to and is for the benefit of both the employee and KDC.