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

State of Michigan; Windsor Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan's MSP Southern Regional Communication Centers Unit in Detroit and Lansing seeks an experienced Unit Manager to guide program development, administration, and policy implementation. You will oversee budgeting, personnel matters, and special projects while ensuring bias-free operations.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and four years of professional experience, with a background enabling leadership across multiple districts and units within MSP.

Qualifications

• Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.
• Pre-employment screening includes drug screen, criminal history background check, and fingerprint check by the Michigan State Police.

Responsibilities

• Administer and operate the MSP Southern Regional Communication Centers Unit in Detroit and Lansing, providing administrative support and emergency dispatch services to Posts, crime laboratories, and specialist units.
• Develop and administer programs; analyze operations; set unit priorities; and direct/evaluate policies and procedures.
• Oversee personnel matters; budgeting and financial management; and special projects assigned by Section and Division Management.
• Perform duties 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.

View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalManager.pdf

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