Communications Technician Supervisor

Town of Leesburg•65 Plaza Street Leesburg, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a civilian position responsible for the effective operation of the Leesburg Police Department’s Emergency Communications Center (ECC), including direct supervision of Communications Technicians. The ECC is a 24-hour secondary Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). Work involves the supervision of subordinate Communications Technicians and the operation of the ECC in accordance with departmental general orders and standard operating procedures. Supervision is provided by the Emergency Communications Center (ECC) Manager in the Administration and Support Services Division. The selected candidate will join a full-service Virginia law enforcement agency that emphasizes the philosophies of community policing and provides proactive crime prevention programs. Leesburg, hometown of the 21st century, is located 35 miles west of the nation's capital and enjoys vibrant and authentic community with a population of more than 50,000 residents. The Town strongly encourages innovation, promotes career development, and offers excellent benefits to employees, including membership to the Town's full-service recreation center, retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System and ICMA-RC, affordable health insurance, and numerous other fringe benefits.

Requirements

Graduation from high school/GED.
Minimum of four (4) years of certified service as a Police Communications Technician.
Certified VCIN/NCIC Operator and Telecommunications Operator or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Must be able to provide testimony under oath in a court of law.

Nice To Haves

Prior ECC supervisory experience.
Bilingual in English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Direct supervision of Communications Technicians.
Operation of the ECC in accordance with departmental general orders and standard operating procedures.