Telecommunications Supervisor - Police
About The Position
The University of Texas Permian Basin's Police Department welcomes applications for the position of Telecommunications Supervisor Reporting directly to the Support Services Sergeant, this position is an exciting opportunity to join a highly collaborative and supportive team at The University of Texas Permian Basin, a part of the prestigious 14 institution University of Texas System. The Communications Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight of the University's Police Telecommunications Division, while working closely with other telecommunicators and supervisors to offer critical insight, identify risks, and collaborate with management on actions to reduce risk and enhance police operations. The Telecommunications Manager focuses on adding value and providing guidance and leadership to the telecommunicators they supervise. The ideal candidate will possess impeccable integrity, objectivity, and tenacity for upholding high ethical standards, with the ability to maintain independence in both fact and appearance.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- One or more years as a telecommunicator or telecommunications manager.
- Experience operating multi-channel radio system
- A working knowledge of CJIS/TLETS operations
- Have been issued a TCOLE PID Number
Nice To Haves
- Associates Degree in Criminal Justice or another related field.
- Two plus years in management or supervision.
Responsibilities
- Supervises, assigns, trains and evaluates employees in the performance of public safety telecommunications and takes quick decisive actions involving escalating situations.
- Provides guidance in interpreting and enforcing operational policies and procedures and uses appropriate authority regarding actions. Evaluates, writes, and updates emergency and standard operating procedures.
- Schedules and assigns respective shift personnel; maintains adequate staffing levels.
- Verifies and executes institutional emergency plan and initiates and follows through with emergency notification system. Participates in the Incident Command System (ICS) in coordination with field operations and the Emergency Operation Centers of the University of Texas.
- Inspects and monitors the overall performance of radio and telephone communications, closed circuit television, automated data systems, and alarms. Forwards concerns through channels to the appropriate authority. Ensures compliance with CJIS, Clery, CALEA, and other applicable State and Federal regulations.
- Prepares daily and monthly reports and performs monthly quality assurance checks.
Benefits
- UT Permian Basin offers an excellent compensation package including heath, retirement, & fringe benefits for eligible employees.
- Coverage includes medical, prescriptions, life insurance, AD&D, and matching retirement provided by UTPB.
- You may also be eligible to add dental, vision, family coverage, & flex-spending accounts, additional retirement, and a few other coverages as options too.
- Fringe benefits include tuition reimbursement (after one year of service), wellness breaks, employee assistant program (EAP), and meal deals, among other perks and discounts!
- Our benefits package, along with an ample leave policy, make for a great total compensation package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
