Cincinnati, OH26 days ago
Supervises Communications Officers in performance of job duties and responsibilities; assigns tasks, provides direction, ensures adequate staffing; trains staff, evaluates performance; administering disciplinary measures when needed, documenting incidents by adhering to established rules; reviews time records, approves leave requests and ensures work complies with departmental policy; review calls for quality assurance; applies relevant provisions of the collective bargaining agreement and applicable policies; maintains responsibility for call center operations in absence of Communication Supervisor 2. Offer crucial assistance to dispatchers by being placed last in the queue to intercept emergency calls when all other dispatchers are engaged; provide on-the-floor support to dispatchers by actively engaging with them during calls; offer assistance with challenging and complex calls and dispatches, acting as the technical expert in complaint-taking and dispatching operations; perform evaluations to ensure the quality of calls and dispatches in real time; operate a telephone and radio console to respond to a variety of emergency services and complaints. Maintains and/or assists in managing the entire shift's operation in absence of Communications Supervisor 2 and/or other responsible staff (e.g., provides hardware and software technical support to system users; provides in-house technical support in the following areas: CAD, MDT, Telephone system, 911 and integrated systems such as RCIC, LEADS, NLETS, NCIC, and all other accessible monitoring and reporting systems; de-escalation of calls; public records requests; provides expert testimony; responsible for safety and security of department personnel and screening of visitors after hours).