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Posting Details
Position Information
Classification Title
Public Safety Telecommunicator Supervisor - Metro
Working Title
Public Safety Telecomm. Supv.
Position Type
Position Number
067313
Full/Part Time
Full-time
School/Department Information
The Department of Police and Public Safety provides a wide range of services, including law enforcement, criminal investigations, parking enforcement and citation collection, emergency response, community policing, security escorts, security assessments, motorist assistance, educational programming, and support for special events.
The Communications Center serves as the operational hub for the department, supporting all Police and Public Safety activities. Telecommunicators receive emergency and non-emergency calls for service, assess requests, dispatch the appropriate resources, maintain accurate documentation of incidents and response activities, and monitor officer status to ensure safety and coordinate additional assistance when needed.
In addition to dispatch operations, Telecommunicators verify driver's licenses for the university, monitor access control systems, alarms, and surveillance cameras, and perform various administrative duties. They also contribute to the department's community outreach efforts by obtaining specialized instructor certifications and assisting with programs such as Rape Aggression Defense (RAD), Run/Hide/Fight active shooter preparedness training, and other public safety education initiatives.
Primary Description of Work
The Public Safety Telecommunicator Supervisor manages the activities of the Emergency Communications Center, including the supervision of Public Safety Telecommunicators. Supervision of the work in the ECC involves receiving emergent, non-emergent, and administrative calls, monitoring alarms, obtaining and relaying information, prioritizing calls/alarms and coordinating response procedures, dispatching appropriate public safety personnel, maintaining public safety communications logs and database, initiating emergency notification processes and systems, and the use of law enforcement and organizational systems and databases to aid public safety response efforts. This position participates in the planning and evaluation of the Center's operations, coordinates activities with other departments, divisions, and external agencies; assists in the development of policies and procedures affecting operations of the Emergency Communications Center, and provides for direct supervision, including performance reviews and general disciplinary actions of assigned Public Safety Telecommunicator Operators. As a working supervisor, this employee will also be responsible for performing all of the duties of a Public Safety Telecommunicator on an as needed basis and perform all other duties as assigned.
Positions provide supervision and oversight to the Emergency Communications Center (ECC). This is advanced work of considerable difficulty in supervising and directing Telecommunicators in day-to-day operations of the Emergency Communications Center. The Emergency Communications Center (ECC) is a complex fast paced environment that requires exceptional multi-tasking skills.
Work Schedule and hours
Typical 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm, hours may be adjusted
based on departmental needs, i.e., Shift coverage or Special events.
*additional as needed
Description of Responsibilities and Duties
This position oversees provides administrative oversight, scheduling, quality control review, performance management, and training development functions for the Communications Center staff.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma and sufficient experience to demonstrate ability to work under pressure. Additional Education and Experience will be necessary for progressive steps (Journey and Advanced). Requires certification as a Division of Criminal Information computer operator or the ability to achieve certification within 45 days of employment.
May require Basic Telecommunicator Certification in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission or the ability to achieve certification within one year of employment. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training and experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Preferred Qualifications
High School diploma and sufficient experience to demonstrate ability to work under pressure. Additional Education and Experience will be necessary for progressive steps (Journey and Advanced). Requires certification as a Division of Criminal Information computer operator or the ability to achieve certification within 45 days of employment. May require Basic Telecommunicator Certification in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission or the ability to achieve certification within one year of employment. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions
Preferred experience for the supervisor role:
Past experience as a telecommunicator, and related or unrelated experience as a supervisor managing people, performance, and systems.
Terms of Employment
S1 12 month
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Functional Competencies
Functional Competency
Technical Knowledge
Competency Description
- Skilled in using a variety of communication and security equipment, to include radios, switchboards/phones, fire alarms, cameras, security/ surveillance systems, and computers.
- Requires considerable understanding of the concepts, practices, and theories of systems in the emergency communications center.
Competency Level
Journey
Functional Competency
Problem-Solving/Decision-Making/Crisis Management
Competency Description
Ability to discern and interpret incoming situations and make decisions on the information.
Competency Level
Journey
Functional Competency
Communication - Oral/Written
Competency Description
Ability to communicate effectively when responding to calls or presenting information to the public, campus community or other public safety agencies.
Competency Level
Journey
Functional Competency
Supervision
Competency Description
- Ability to delegate and assign tasks, establish schedules and assist staff as needed.
- Ability to manage and monitor effective communication and professionalism in all situations.
Competency Level
Journey
Functional Competency
Data/Information/Records Administration
Competency Description
- Considerable Knowledge of established formats for logs and data systems.
- Ability to explain and interpret data and systems to train telecommunicators.
Competency Level
Journey
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
AS615P
Open Date
08/05/2026
Close Date
08/19/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Salary Range
$65,000
Recruitment Range, if applicable
$60,000-$65,000
Special Instructions to Applicants
This is a SHRA position. PLEASE NOTE: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be competed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered. Failure to complete the application process as required by state regulations WILL result in your application being rejected for the vacancy and you will not be considered for the position.