The City of Elgin, Illinois seeks a E-911 Communications Director

EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

The City of Elgin, Illinois seeks a E-911 Communications Director to supervise and manage the Emergency Dispatch Center for Police, Fire and EMS.

DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:  Reporting directly to the Deputy Chief of Police Administration, the Director will have responsibility for all shifts and will supervise 30 + employees. The Emergency Communications Director is responsible for all aspects of citywide emergency communications services including 911, police, fire, EMS and all other city departments.   Writes and administers emergency communications policies, procedures, and operating standards and continually evaluates system efficiency in handling requests for emergency services.  Serves as project manager for implementation of citywide emergency communications system enhancements, upgrades, and replacements. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of relevant experience, of which two years should be in a management/supervisor capacity, possess an Associate degree or have the equivalent experience. The successful applicant must pass a background investigation, criminal history check, and drug test.  Residency within the Corporate City limits of the City of Elgin is required within 18 months of employment.

APPLICATION:  Applications available at City of Elgin Human Resources Department, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin, IL. Resumes will be excepted by mail, fax at (847)931-6075 and by email at [email protected]   Applications are currently being accepted for the full time position of Emergency Communications Director in the City of Elgin’s Police Department.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Comments or questions for our Human Resources Department? Please send them to: [email protected]