Description

JOB PURPOSE:

The Police Communications/Dispatch Supervisor is a supervisory level non-sworn technical and complex clerical support classification associated with law enforcement support services assigned in the Mathis Police Department to direct and perform a variety of responsible records management, communications and dispatching duties for emergency and non-emergency calls for service.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Plans, assigns, supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate staff who receive and transmit routine and emergency telephone and radio voice messages, dispatch required equipment, operate computer-aided dispatch equipment and manage police records
Coordinates communications involving major emergency situations and incidents
Receives emergency calls, complaints and inquiries from the public, evaluates information to determine jurisdiction and equipment to be dispatched and performs or directs the dispatch of police and other public safety units
Reviews and approves requests for overtime, time off and shift substitutions among dispatch staff
Provides training and information to subordinates regarding procedural changes and current legal and operations information affecting emergency and non-emergency police services
Trouble shoots and diagnoses repair and maintenance needed for dispatch center communication equipment and makes necessary recommendations for correction
Maintains various logs, indexes and records and prepares special reports as needed
Coordinates handling of emergencies and operational problems with the sworn personnel in charge
Functions as a member of the Police Department management team participating in department-wide policy development, administrative planning, risk management and safety and loss prevention
Contacts other agencies to coordinate public safety operations
Performs all duties of a dispatcher during staff shortages
General office support functions such as maintains filing systems
Schedules communications
Exhibits and encourages behavior that is consistent with the Town’s risk management program and decreases risk of accident or injury to self, employees, residents, visitors and their property
Additional duties may be assigned by the supervisor

JOB CLOSES: UNTIL FILLED

BENEFITS:

Health Insurance
7% TMRS mandatory enrollment with 2 to 1 contribution provided by City
$15,000 life insurance provided by the City
Supplemental life insurance available at reasonable costs
Vision and dental available at reasonable costs
Short Term/Long Term Disability

SCHEDULE:

12-hour shift
Day shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Night shift
Weekends as needed

PLEASE FILL OUT ONLINE APPLICATION AT https://cityofmathis.com/FormCenter/JOB-APPLICATION-5/Job-Application-39

Requirements

Experience:

Dispatching: 2 years (Required)

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate Required

Modern Office Technology

Valid Driver's License Required

Principles and practices of customer service

Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation

Methodologies used in maintaining police records and reporting statistics

Ability to produce accurate statistical reports for state and federal use

Personnel management including hiring, supervising and evaluating full-time and part-time staff

Telecommunications Operator certification from the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCOLE) and Texas National Crime Information System (TCIC/NCIC) certification.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

A flexible work style, including the ability to work mandatory overtime shifts, nights, weekends and holidays
Successfully work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions
Strong computer skills with proficiency in a variety of word processing, spreadsheet and database applications
Ability to understand, interpret and communicate complex issues, laws, policies and procedures
Maintain composure in difficult situations
Ability to work effectively with co-workers, the public, and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner;
Listen to and objectively consider ideas and suggestions from others; keep commitments;
Keep others informed of work progress, timetables, and issues;
Address problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions;
Maintain a high level of confidentiality and work under pressure and in highly stressful situations.
Assist citizens and visitors to the Police Department by monitoring the lobby area and directing to appropriate personnel

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
This position description has been prepared to assist in defining job responsibilities, physical demands, and skills needed. It is not intended as a complete list of job duties, responsibilities, and/or essential functions. This description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision. The City of Mathis retains and reserves any or all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper.

DIRECT REPORTS:

Does the Job require the supervision of other employees? YES

If yes, list by job title, any positions to be supervised. Telecommunications Officers