Boone County, located in Columbia, MO is looking for a *Director of 911/Joint Communications.
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*Apply at: *www.
showmeboone.
com/hr
Boone County Joint Communications is the 911 answering point and dispatch center for police, fire, and emergency medical services in Boone County, Missouri.
We are an accredited center of excellence (Tri-ACE accredited through IAED) using state-of-the-art electronics and radio technologies to serve as the vital link between the citizens of Boone County and the emergency services they need.
*Learn more about our 911 center here: *https://www.
showmeboone.
com/bcjc/
*And apply and learn more about working for Boone County here: *www.
showmeboone.
com/hr
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*Responsibilities:* Directs and provides leadership, strategic planning, and support of procedures and programs to effectively operate all Boone County 911 operations.
Manages the daily operations within the office of Joint Communications and assists or supports the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) as needed during activations.
Provides positive leadership in support of the mission-critical staff including the Emergency Telecommunicators.
Responsible for the ongoing development and implementation of a comprehensive countywide public safety communications strategic plan.
*Qualifications: *Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, electrical engineering, criminal justice, two-way radio systems, or a related field; five years' experience in public safety communications management or a government agency; five years' personnel management experience; or, any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
Applicant must meet minimum qualifications set forth by the FBI and MSHP CJIS Security policy.
*NOTE: A criminal background check, including a national fingerprint check through law enforcement agencies and a drug test, will be conducted on all successful applicants prior to their being appointed to this position.
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*Annual Salary Range: *$98,321 - $147,492; Salary commensurate with experience.
*Apply here: *www.
showmeboone.
com/hr
Columbia, MO is a thriving college town and the cultural hub of mid-Missouri, hosting popular events such as the True/False Film Festival and a diverse art, music, and restaurant scene.
Columbia is the fourth most populous and fastest-growing city in Missouri with an estimated 126,254 residents in 2020.
Resting upon the forested hills and rolling prairies of Mid-Missouri near the Missouri River valley, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the surrounding Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, Mark Twain National Forest, and Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge, in addition to hiking over 278 miles of our local trails! Many popular destinations are a short drive away, including the Capitol of Jefferson City, the Lake of the Ozarks, Saint Louis, and Kansas City all within a two-hour drive or less.
*Visit our website and apply at: www.
showmeboone.
com/HR.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $98,321.
00 - $147,492.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person