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Title:
Communications Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non Exempt
BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this position is to
supervise the police communications bureau and process all
calls for emergency services. This is accomplished by
scheduling and assigning tasks, training specialists,
responding to requests and inquiries, operating radio
equipment, and ensuring proper dispatch procedures. Other
duties include creating calendars, maintaining files and
information, and reviewing and correcting data.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Note:
This information is intended to be descriptive of the key
responsibilities of the position. The list of essential
functions below does not identify all duties performed by
any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please
be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical
demands of each essential function.
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(S) |
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(L) |
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(M) |
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(H) |
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(V) |
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Exerting up to 10 lbs.
occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting
most of the time. |
Exerting up to 20 lbs.
occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts
constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a
significant degree. |
Exerting 20-50 lbs.
occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs.
constantly. |
Exerting 50-100 lbs.
occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs.
constantly. |
Exerting over 100 lbs.
occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50
lbs. constantly. |
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Essential Functions |
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1 |
S |
Supervises staff by planning and
supervising daily tasks and activities, establishing
procedures and guidelines, approving requests, reviewing
calls, fielding calls, ensuring verifications are
complete, evaluating assigned services, coaching for
performance improvement and recommending personnel
actions. |
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2 |
S |
Maintains equipment and systems by
completing regular checks, reviewing and correcting
codes, enabling and resetting passwords, maintaining
files, troubleshooting and reporting equipment issues,
drafting correspondence, completing systems testing, and
responding to related requests. |
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3 |
S |
Acts as subject matter expert by
maintaining up to date knowledge and technical skills,
answering and processing calls, updating CAD
assignments, assisting with entries, conducting
research, pulling reports, and confirming histories and
warrant status. |
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4 |
S |
Completes administrative
assignments by monitoring traffic and calls, ensuring
performance standards, maintaining records, updating
policies and procedures, serving on committees, making
presentations, processing mail, and completing reports. |
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5 |
S |
Maintains files and records
updating GEO information, running reports, correcting
information, generating lists and reports, tracking
changes, entering locations, and collaborating with
officers and staff. |
JOB
REQUIREMENTS:
-Description of
Minimum Job Requirements-
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Formal Education |
Work requires knowledge of a
specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature
which may be obtained with a two year associate's
degree, diploma or equivalent from a college, technical,
business, vocational, or correspondence school.
Appropriate certification may be awarded upon
satisfactory completion of advanced study or training. |
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Experience |
Over one year up to and including
three years experience. |
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Supervision |
Work requires supervising and
monitoring performance for a regular group of employees
or division within a department including providing
input on hiring/disciplinary actions and work
objectives/ effectiveness, performance evaluations, and
realigning work as needed. A first line supervisor
typically performs these functions. |
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Human Collaboration Skills |
Decisions regarding implementation
of policies may be made. Contact may involve support of
controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive
issues or important presentations. Contacts may involve
stressful, negative interactions with the public
requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond
to aggressive interpersonal interactions. |
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Freedom to Act |
The employee normally performs the
job by following established standard operating
procedures and/or policies. There is a choice of the
appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties.
Performance reviewed periodically. |
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Technical Skills |
Work requires a comprehensive,
practical knowledge of a technical field with use of
analytical judgment and decision-making abilities
appropriate to the work environment of the organization. |
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Budget Responsibility |
Position has limited fiscal
responsibility. May assist in the collection of data in
support of recommendations for departmental budget
allocations. May monitor division or program/project
level budget and expenditures. |
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Reading |
Intermediate - Ability to read
papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries,
thesauruses, and encyclopedias. Ordinarily, such
education is obtained in high school up to college.
However, it may be obtained from experience and
self-study. |
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Math |
Basic - Ability to perform the four
basic arithmetic operations. Ordinarily, such education
is obtained in elementary school up to high school.
However, it may be obtained from experience and
self-study. |
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Writing |
Intermediate - Ability to write
reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and
summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and
grammar, using all parts of speech. Ordinarily, such
education is obtained in high school up to college.
However, it may be obtained from experience and
self-study. |
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Certification &
Other Requirements |
Terminal Operator Certification
Level A |
OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS:
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-Physical strength for this position is indicated below
with “X”- |
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Sedentary |
X |
Light |
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Medium |
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Heavy |
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Very Heavy |
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Exerting up to 10 lbs.
occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting
most of the time. |
Exerting up to 20 lbs.
occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts
constantly OR requires walking or standing to a
significant degree. |
Exerting 20-50 lbs.
occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs.
constantly. |
Exerting 50-100 lbs.
occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs.
constantly. |
Exerting over 100 lbs.
occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50
lbs. constantly. |
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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C
Continuously
2/3 or more of the time. |
F
Frequently
From 1/3 to 2/3 of the
time. |
O
Occasionally
Up to 1/3 of the time. |
R
Rarely
Less than 1 hour per
week. |
N
Never
Never occurs. |
Note: This is intended as a
description of the way the job is currently performed. It
does not address the potential for accommodation.
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-Physical Demand- |
-Frequency- |
-Brief Description-
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Standing |
O |
Making presentations, observing work site, observing
work duties, communicating with co-workers |
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Sitting |
C |
Desk work, meetings |
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Walking |
R |
To
other departments/offices, around work site |
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Lifting |
R |
Supplies |
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Carrying |
R |
Supplies |
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Pushing/Pulling |
O |
File drawers |
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Reaching |
F |
For
supplies, for files |
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Handling |
F |
Paperwork |
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Fine Dexterity |
C |
Computer keyboard, telephone keypad |
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Kneeling |
R |
Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower
shelves/ground |
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Crouching |
O |
Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower
shelves/ground |
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Crawling |
R |
Under equipment |
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Bending |
O |
Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower
shelves/ground |
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Twisting |
O |
From computer to telephone |
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Climbing |
R |
Stairs |
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Balancing |
N |
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Vision |
C |
Reading, computer screen, observing work site |
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Hearing |
C |
Communicating via telephone/radio, to co-workers/public |
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Talking |
C |
Communicating via telephone/radio, to co-workers/public |
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Foot Controls |
F |
Radio Console |
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Other
(specified if applicable) |
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MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE, AND HARDWARE:
Computers, printers and related software
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
C
Continuously |
F
Frequently |
O
Occasionally |
R
Rarely |
N
Never |
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D
Daily |
W
Several Times Per Week |
M
Several Times Per Month |
S
Seasonally |
N
Never |
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-Health and Safety Factors- |
| Mechanical Hazards |
N |
| Chemical Hazards |
N |
| Electrical Hazards |
R |
| Fire Hazards |
N |
| Explosives |
N |
| Communicable Diseases |
N |
| Physical Danger or
Abuse |
N |
| Other (see 1 below) |
N |
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-Environmental Factors- |
| Respiratory Hazards |
N |
| Extreme Temperatures |
N |
| Noise and Vibration |
D |
| Wetness/Humidity |
N |
| Physical Hazards |
N |
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(1) N/A
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
None
NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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F
Frequently
From 1/3 to 2/3 of the
time |
O
Occasionally
Up to 1/3 of the time |
R
Rarely
Less than 1 hour per week |
N
Never
Never occurs |
-Description of Non-Physical Demands-
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-Frequency- |
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Time Pressure |
F |
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Emergency Situation |
F |
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Frequent Change of Tasks |
F |
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Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime |
F |
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Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously |
F |
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Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team |
F |
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Tedious or Exacting Work |
O |
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Noisy/Distracting Environment |
F |
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Other (see 2 below) |
N |
(2) N/A
PRIMARY WORK LOCATION:
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Office Environment |
X |
Vehicle |
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Warehouse |
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Outdoors |
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Shop |
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Other (see 3 below) |
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Recreation/Neighborhood Center |
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(3)N/A
SIGNATURE
SIGNATURE – REVIEW AND
COMMENTS:
I have reviewed this description and understand the
requirements and responsibilities of the position.
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Signature of Employee
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Signature of Supervisor
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Signature of Department Head
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Comments:
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The above statements are intended to describe the
general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this
position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This description is subject to
modification as the needs and requirements of the position change.
City of Peoria Arizona an Equal Opportunity Employer
DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY
APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT.
Employment Hotline (Voice Only):
623-773-7105
Human Resources (Voice/TDD): 623-773-7100
EOE M/F/D/V
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
OPORTUNIDAD DE EMPLEO CON DERECHOS IGUALES
8401 West
Monroe St, Suite 110 - Peoria Arizona 85345 - (623) 773-7100
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