911 Public Safety Center Supervisor 1

911 PST Supervisor

***ONLY PINELLAS COUNTY EMPLOYEES WITHIN THE SES REGIONAL

9-1-1 DIVISION MAY APPLY***

Work Schedule:  1st, 2nd or 3rd shift, depending on needs of center.

Starting pay of $39.33 per hour

***ONLY CURRENT PINELLAS COUNTY 9-1-1 PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS MAY APPLY*** 

Candidates must not have active Level 2 discipline or higher at time of application submission. 

Subject to a Level 3 Criminal History Check completed by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.  

Subject to random drug testing while employed. 

What Would You Do

• Supervises and reviews work of personnel performing a variety of duties in connection with the operation of a 911 primary answering point and direct radio dispatch of Fire and EMS response units;

• Ensures telecommunicators implement on-the-job best public safety practices in responding to and handling emergency calls applying the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch protocols;

• Handles scheduling of staff to ensure adequate coverage, including standby staff and callouts;

• Delivers formal start-up and end-of-shift operations briefings to telecommunicators;

• Conducts performance coaching and counseling of telecommunicators;

• Coordinates with other agencies in relaying or securing information and maintains constant contact with established operating frequencies;

• Corrects equipment malfunctions or reports the malfunction to the proper maintenance personnel;

• Monitors phone calls/radio traffic of telecommunicators to assist in improving their performance and to identify training needs;

• Assists telecommunicators with difficult emergency calls to elicit as much information as possible;

• Participates on the QA (Quality Assurance) and QIU (Quality Improvement Unit) teams to review Fire, EMS, and Law Enforcement calls;

• Receives telephone calls requesting assistance or information from citizens or emergency service agencies/personnel;

• Operates communications and associated peripheral communications equipment to dispatch units;

• Maintains required files, records, and accurate communications logs of pertinent transmissions of incoming and outgoing calls;

• Identifies training needs, conducts instruction and training of new telecommunicators and trainers, and maintains and updates Continuing Dispatch Education records.

• Conducts pre-scheduled tours of the Communications Center;

• Plans or attends various meetings;

• Complete annual performance evaluations and feedback for employees;

• Act as project manager for special assignments;

• Responsible for working with employees on their Career Paths

• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

   

What Do You Need To Have

• Must be at least 18 years of age and successfully obtain and maintain required certifications including, but not limited to: Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Level 3 - CJIS Security & Awareness Certification;
• State of Florida 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator Certification within six (6) months of appointment;
• Emergency Medical Dispatch Certification from the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification within six (6) months of appointment;
• Three (3) years of experience in emergency, tactical, or customer/public complaint experience utilizing radio and/or telephone communications, which includes two (2) years of experience in public safety telecommunications that includes trainer/mentor, lead worker, quality assurance reviewer, or supervisory training; or
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience. 
• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.

• Other knowledge, skills, abilities, and credentials required for a specific position.

   

What Do You Need To Interview

• Must not have any active disciplines.
• Must have passing performance benchmarks within the past rolling 12 months.
• Must have no attendance issues within the past rolling 12 months.   

Want to Learn More?

Please review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands, Working Conditions, and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities at the below link.

911 Public Safety Center Supervisor 1