Public Safety Telecommunicator Supervisor

* Re-Post, Previous Applicants Need Not Re-Apply, Still Under Consideration.

The Public Safety Telecommunicator Supervisor manages the activities of the Emergency Communications Center, including the supervision of Public Safety Telecommunicators. Supervision of the work in the ECC involves receiving emergent, non-emergent, and administrative calls, monitoring alarms, obtaining and relaying information, prioritizing calls/alarms and coordinating response procedures, dispatching appropriate public safety personnel, maintaining public safety communications logs and database, initiating emergency notification processes and systems, and the use of law enforcement and organizational systems and databases to aid public safety response efforts.

This position participates in the planning and evaluation of the Center's operations, coordinates activities with other departments, divisions, and external agencies; assists in the development of policies and procedures affecting operations of the Emergency Communications Center, and provides for direct supervision, including performance reviews and general disciplinary actions of assigned Public Safety Telecommunicator Operators. As a working supervisor, this employee will also be responsible for performing all of the duties of a Public Safety Telecommunicator on an as needed basis.

High school diploma and three years of experience in emergency communications including one year of administrative and/or lead supervisory experience. Additional Education and Experience will be necessary for progressive steps (Journey and Advanced). Requires certification as a Division of Criminal Information computer operator. May require Basic Telecommunicator Certification in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission or the ability to achieve certification within one year of employment.

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Requires certification as a Division of Criminal Information computer operator. May require Basic Telecommunicator Certification in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission or the ability to achieve certification within one year of employment.

• Knowledge of supervisory principles, methods, and practices; techniques of public safety dispatch and organization. Prefer supervisor experience in a telecommunication center.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Salary range: $65,000 - $75,306

Position type:
Staff (Non-Exempt)

Work hours:

8 A.M.

- 5 P.M., M-F

FTE: 1.000

Job family:
Law Enforcement & Public Safety

Career banded title:
Pub Saf Telecom Supervisor

Organisation:
Public Safety & Police - 57001

Open date: 10/06/2026

Close date: 10/23/2026

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No.

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To operate the Telecommunications Center efficiently and effectively 24 hours a day. This consists of operating all telecommunications equipment and maintaining contact with all patrol officers and other agencies through direct phone lines. This includes responding to all elevator phone lines and all emergency app requests…