Departmental Manager 14 / IOD / RCC Section / RCC South Unit

State-of-Michigan; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Michigan is seeking a Unit Manager to administer the MSP Southern Regional Communication Centers in Detroit and Lansing, providing emergency dispatch support and administrative communications for posts, crime labs, and specialist units.

Responsibilities include program development, establishing unit priorities, directing policy and procedure development, budgeting and financial management, personnel matters, and leading special projects with a commitment to bias-free service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any major.
• Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.
• This position requires passing a pre-employment screening, including drug screen, criminal history background check, and fingerprint check by the MSP.

Responsibilities

• Administer and operate the MSP Southern Regional Communication Centers Unit in Detroit and Lansing, coordinating administrative communication support and emergency dispatch across posts and specialist units.
• Develop and administer program policies, establish unit priorities, and participate in policy and procedure evaluation.
• Oversee personnel matters; budgeting and financial management; and special projects assigned by Section and Division Management.
• Ensure tasks are performed in a bias-free manner.

Education

Bachelor's degree in any major

Job description

This position provides for the administration and operation of the MSP Southern Regional Communication Centers Unit, Detroit and Lansing, which is responsible for providing administrative communication support and emergency dispatch service to all Posts within their designated district(s), crime laboratories, and numerous specialist units. As the Unit Manager, this person is responsible for program development and administration of a complex work area, including analyzing program operations, establishing Unit priorities, and directing and participating in the development and evaluation of policies and procedures. In addition, the manager is responsible for a variety of personnel matters; budgeting and financial management; and overseeing special projects and initiatives assigned by Section and Division Management. This position will perform functions in a bias free manner.

The Michigan State Police is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace that accepts, respects, and values the unique contributions of everyone. We are actively looking for individuals who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, and who reflect the communities we serve. Our members are expected to perform their tasks and duties in a bias-free manner, ensuring all persons are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. Join us as we help build a Michigan where everyone feels safe and secure.

The Michigan State Police (MSP) is a full-service policing agency with statewide jurisdiction, providing over 60 different services either directly to Michigan residents or in support of other law enforcement agencies. The MSP personnel most visible to the public are the uniform troopers whose primary responsibilities include traffic enforcement, crime prevention and investigation, and community engagement and service.

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Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience

Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.

This position requires passing a pre-employment screening, including passing a drug screen, criminal history background check, and a fingerprint check by the Michigan State Police.

The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.