Communications Supervisor

Communications Supervisor Job ID20454 Location Jefferson Organization

Local and Tribal Governments:

Jefferson County Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Introduction

ABOUT THE JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office promotes a criminal justice system that balances the protection of life, liberty, and property of the community with the rights and privileges of the individual, and to make choices that are consistent with the pursuit to fashion a credible, professional law enforcement agency, engraving the mark of excellence upon all acts and decision.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The purpose of this position is to supervise communications operations and personnel for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Position Summary

SOME ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

You will be successful in this role by completing the following tasks and responsibilities: Maintains responsibility for the daily operations of the Communications Center. Maintains responsibility for the oversight of Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) operations of the Communications Center. Acts as training coordinator for Communications Training Officers. Supervises, trains, and evaluates personnel to include maintaining standards and recommending disciplinary action where appropriate. Plans, coordinates, and assigns personnel. Maintains responsibility for all aspects of communications, computer and radio equipment. Serves as main contact when problems arise. Works with outside vendors when needed. Provides system administration of all computer equipment, repair, and programming as needed on department computers including mobile data computers in all patrol squads. Works with out-of-state law enforcement agencies, Clerk of Courts, Child Support, and District Attorney's office in extraditing people arrested on warrants out of state. Keeps dispatch records. Research and retrieves audio open records requests. Oversees warrants, missing person, and stolen article files. Acts as liaison to county municipalities. Responds to requests for information and attends meetings as needed. Research and prepare grant documents. Develops and reviews Policy and Procedures. Salary Information Wage starts at $38.26 - $42.68/per hour, depending on qualifications with the ability to earn up to $49.25 per hour. Benefit Highlights if Full Time Health insurance Health insurance opt Out Plan Dental & Vision insurance Life insurance Wisconsin Retirement System Health Savings Account Deferred Compensation Program Job Details The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is exposed less than one third of the time to conditions such moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions. The employee may also be exposed to high, precarious places, and vibration. The employee may also be exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. This position may be called out 24 hours a day or rotate being on call, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications Requirements:

Four years related experience and/or training; or a bachelor's degree from a college or university; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. High school diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred Requirements:

Five years related experience and/or training; or a bachelor's degree from a college or university plus two years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.