Communications Officer Manager 1

Our mission as Louisiana State Police Regional Communication Officers is to foster safety, efficiency, and unity by providing exceptional communication and support services to law enforcement agencies, communities and the citizens of the State Of Louisiana. Communication Officers are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and compassion in our work. The Louisiana State Police is seeking to promote a current, permanent employee to serve as a Communications Officer Manager within the Communications Unit. This leadership role is responsible for guiding, motivating, and supervising personnel in support of the agency's mission. The Communications Officer Manager oversees regional staffing and shift scheduling, coordinates and supports the training and development of Communications Officers and Communications Officer Supervisors, and ensures effective communication, planning, and coordination with law enforcement personnel to maintain efficient operations. Three years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience in transmitting and receiving messages by radio. One year must have been at the supervisory level or above: Four years of experience in transmitting and receiving messages by radio or in administrative services; OR One year of training in a business or clerical-related curriculum in a business school or technical institute plus three years of experience in transmitting and receiving messages by radio or in administrative services; OR Thirty semester hours of college training plus three years of experience in transmitting and receiving messages by radio or in administrative services.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

All persons appointed to this job will be required by the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Louisiana Police Terminal Operator Certification Program Guidelines to meet the terminal operator certification/re-certification requirements. An applicant who has been convicted of a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties:

As a Communications Officer Manager, you will be instrumental in assigning, training, supervising, and evaluating Communications Officers and their work. In this role, you will: Maintain all standards set by Louisiana State Police and Department of Public Safety Coordinate and control activities of communications personnel at the assigned region Plan and schedule shift work for communications personnel Facilitate the coordination and collaboration with law enforcement personnel, jurisdictional law enforcement agencies, and other Federal or State offices on a 24/7 basis Plan and coordinate communications equipment installations Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements Respond to and coordinates the Communications Section response to emergency situations Maintain and assure accuracy of records for communications functions for region Develop, promotes, and maintains cooperative relationships with personnel in the Communications Section, and other law enforcement agencies

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

Probational or Promotional Work Schedule:

Work hours are 8-hours days Monday - Friday.

Compensation:

This position is eligible for shift differential pay and uniform allowance. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. • Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Joel Sunsin Human Resources/Human Resources Analyst B Mailing Address:

7979Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Phone Number:

225-925-6068 EmployeeAdministration@La.

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