Boone County Missouri
Location
Columbia, MO | United States
Job description
Boone County, Missouri, is celebrated for its expansive landscapes, tight-knit communities, and exemplary quality of life. Positioned at the heart of the continental U.S. along Interstate 70, Boone County’s central location offers easy access to 11 major cities within a 500-mile radius. The City of Columbia serves as the county seat, boasting a population approaching 125,200 residents and covering an area of 64 square miles. Columbia’s thriving economy is anchored in education, research, healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, and high-tech industries.
Boone County Joint Communications is the 911 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) and dispatch center for police/sheriff, fire, and emergency medical services for the citizens of Boone County, Missouri. Under the direction of the elected Boone County Commission, the Director of 911/Joint Communications provides leadership, strategic planning, and support of procedures and programs to operate all Boone County 911 operations effectively.
The incoming Director of 911/Joint Communications will join an incredible team of public servants focused on the safety of Boone County’s nearly 188,000 residents. Boone County is searching for a forward-thinking, positive, and passionate manager ready to lead the Boone County Joint Communications into the future. The right fit for this position is people-oriented, demonstrating patience, flexibility, self-motivation, and effective listening skills. The successful candidate will also be a servant leader who works well with internal personnel and focuses on process improvement, mentoring leadership, and continuous learning.
This position requires a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, electrical engineering, criminal justice, two-way radio systems, or a related field; five years of experience in public safety communications management or a government agency; five years of personnel management experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Emergency Number Professional certification by NENA is a plus.
Applicants must also maintain a valid driver’s license and meet minimum qualifications set forth by the FBI and MSHP CJIS Security policy. Please note that a background check, including a national fingerprint check through law enforcement agencies, will be conducted on the successful applicant.
Boone County is offering a salary range of $98,321 to $147,492 for this position, along with a comprehensive benefits package.
For more information on this position contact:
Larry Bell, Sr. Vice President
Strategic Government Resources
[email protected]
325-669-3671
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $98,321.00 - $147,492.00 per year
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Work Location: In person
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