Public Safety Communications Manager

The City of College Station is seeking an experienced communications professional to join our team of accredited public safety servants.  We are a growing and dynamic community of 124,000+ residents, home to Texas A&M University and a great place, to live, work and play!  

Under the direction of an Assistant Police Chief, the Public Safety Communications Manager directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of the 24/7 Public Safety (Police, Fire and EMS) Communication Division; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible, technical, and complex administrative support.

We offer a competitive salary and benefit package, including an employee Health Clinic and a state of the art work space!  For more information and to apply, please go here: https://bit.ly/2ZzhHLW

Required:   

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Management, or a related field and five (5) years related experience including supervision and management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of the criminal justice system and the role of public safety communications. Recent experience working as a public safety dispatcher. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Must not currently be or have been within the last ten (10) years on court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense of the grade of a Class B misdemeanor or above. May not have been convicted of an offense of the grade of a Class B misdemeanor or above within the last ten (10) years. He or she may not have been, at any time, convicted of felony offense or any family violence offense. 

Preferred:  

Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Management, or related field. Knowledge of Texas State Laws.

• Age: Must be over 21 for certification requirements.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree - minimum
• Experience: Minimum 5 years relevant experience, including supervision and management

Ideal candidate will bring innovative solutions to a challenging environment with dedicated staff and a state of the art environment.