Public Safety Director – 9-1-1 & Emergency Communications

Centre County Government; Bellefonte (Centre County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Centre County Government seeks a dynamic leader to plan, direct, and coordinate its Public Safety and Emergency Communications program, including 9-1-1 operations. You will provide strategic direction, develop procedures, and ensure compliance with state regulations to protect Centre County residents.

The role supervises Emergency Communications staff and the Director of Emergency Services, overseeing budgets, staffing plans, and coordination with county and community partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, management, community planning, communications or another related field.
• Computer training and telecommunication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Directs overall operation of the Emergency Communications department including policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Directs, supervises, and assigns work to coordinators and all staff.
• Prepares annual personnel, operations, and capital improvement budgets by monitoring the Centre County 9-1-1 plan and preparing required annual reports.
• Maintains compliance with state laws and regulations regarding emergency services, health, and safety issues.
• Advises and/or approves recommendations on specifications for various communication and telephone equipment.
• Authorizes work schedules and assignments and develops plans for crisis staffing and operations of 9-1-1 center.
• Reviews bid packages and recommends awards.
• Oversees all emergency communication equipment to ensure proper maintenance and operation as it pertains to the 9-1-1 center.
• Acts as liaison between County and community/communication-related activities and organizations pertaining to 9-1-1 functions only.
• Serves on committees and task forces as requested.
• Attends meetings and training sessions as required.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Education

Bachelor's degree (public administration/management/communications/related field)

Job description

Centre County Government seeks a dynamic leader to plan, direct, and coordinate its Public Safety and Emergency Communications program, including 9-1-1 operations. You will provide strategic direction, develop procedures, and ensure compliance with state regulations to protect Centre County residents.

The role supervises Emergency Communications staff and the Director of Emergency Services, overseeing budgets, staffing plans, and coordination with county and community partners.