Department Public Safety 50000755 Business Unit Business & Finance Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular Work Schedule Day, evening, night and weekend hours. Schedule and days off can vary. Remote/Telecommuting Yes – partial remote/telecommute opportunity Position Summary
The Dispatch Director manages several functional areas within the public safety department including the dispatch center for medical, security, and law enforcement personnel, records management, and inventory and supply.
Responsibilities include selection, training, directing, monitoring, and evaluating personnel assigned to these areas. This position also develops and implements formal procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to best practices and industry standards.
Must be available to respond to emergencies 24/7. Must receive Nebraska NCIC telecommunications certification within one year.
Position Details
Additional Information
Posting Category Operations Working Title Director, Dispatch and Communications Job Title Public Safety Senior Salary Grade PS32S Appointment Type B1 – REG MGR PROF SALARY Salary Range $81,300 – $130,100/annual Job Requisition Begin Date 09/28/2022 Application Review Date 10/15/2022 Review Date Information:
Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)
NA
(Will consider seven years education and/or related experience of which three years must include supervisory/management experience)
Required Experience
3 years
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:
Experience in a supervisory/management role working with business and community partners.
(Will consider seven years education and/or related experience of which three years must include supervisory/management experience)
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
Must have or be able to receive Nebraska NCIC telecommunications certification within one year of employment.
Required Computer Applications:
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook
Required Other Computer Applications:
NA
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of management and supervisory techniques and procedures; University and Department policies; applicable federal, state, and local statutes; geography and road system of University of Nebraska- Omaha/UNMC/Nebraska Medicine campuses and surrounding areas; local, state, and federal law enforcement communications systems operations; inventory and supply management; and records management.
Skill in supervising and training others; developing policies and procedures; providing customer service; problem solving; operation of radio and communications equipment; operation of standard office equipment including computers and Microsoft Office products. Skill in dealing with the public.
Preferred Education:
Bachelor’s degree
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:
Business, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Leadership, Psychology or related field.
Preferred Experience:
Experience with public safety/police dispatch procedures, computer aided dispatch technology, purchasing, and inventory management processes.
Knowledge of public safety records management, multi-line phone systems, two-way radios, and physical security/alarm systems.
Knowledge of state and local laws and University policies.
Ability to evaluate and resolve complex problems.
Ability to communicate effectively in routine and stressful situations.
Detail oriented and highly organized.
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
NP and/or RPL, CMCP; Current Nebraska NCIC telecommunications certification
Preferred Computer Applications:
Preferred Other Computer Applications:
History using Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Software
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to operate standard office computers and software; provide superior customer service; collaborate with various groups; and communicate effectively.
Effectively communicate those plans to subordinates.
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