Description
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/
Responsibilities: Supports and assists the 911 Director in the overall administration, management, planning, organizing, and staffing of the department and serves as the 911 Director in their absence.
Status: Full-time, exempt, benefited
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in public administration, fire or police management, or related field and five years of progressively responsible professional/administrative work experience related to the duties and responsibilities of this position, including two years of management/ supervisory experience is required; or an equivalent combination of related experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the work. Management experience in the 911 emergency communications or public safety field preferred. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Must possess a clear criminal history.
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.
Annual Salary Range: $67,891 – $101,836
***********************************************************************************************
Benefit-eligible employees receive (on day one):
Paid vacation
14 paid holidays
Enrollment in the County Employees Retirement Fund, and two matching deferred compensation plans
100% County paid or low-cost employee health insurance premium options
100% County paid employee dental premiums
Subsidized dependent premiums
County Paid long-term disability and life insurance
Boone County is a Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer.
Visit our website and apply at: 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.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in public administration, fire or police management, or related field and five years of progressively responsible professional/administrative work experience related to the duties and responsibilities of this position, including two years of management/ supervisory experience is required; or an equivalent combination of related experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the work. Management experience in the 911 emergency communications or public safety field preferred. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Must possess a clear criminal history.
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.
