The Ohio State University · 11 hours ago
Director of Communications & Security Technology Division
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$125K/yr - $141K/yr
10+ years expThe Ohio State University is seeking a Director of Communications & Security Technology Division to oversee operations of the emergency 911 call center and enhance law enforcement operations. The role involves managing public safety dispatching, monitoring security systems, and conducting security assessments on campus facilities.
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Responsibilities
Directs and oversees the operations and activities of the Ohio State University emergency 911 call center that also uses real-time data and technology to enhance law enforcement operations, focusing on situational awareness and providing actionable intelligence to first responders
The Communications and Security Technology Division of the Department of Public Safety is responsible for the delivery of public safety dispatching, radio communications, and handling emergency 9 -1-1 and non-emergency calls for service to the university
Additionally, the division monitors and responds to security, fire and environmental alarms, campus video systems, license plate reader information, and manages drone as first responder operations
The use of various security technology sources allows the division to convert real-time data into actionable information that is communicated to first responders in the field
The division also conducts security assessments of campus facilities and recommends appropriate security technology
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
10 years of relevant experience required
Considerable knowledge of FCC regulations and licensing requirements is required
Minimum 5 years of experience overseeing a 9-1-1 communications and central station (alarm center) required
Experience analyzing dispatching equipment needs and evaluating systems required
Experience analyzing and evaluating security technology systems required
Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form required
Preferred
15 or more years of relevant experience preferred
Knowledge of LEADS regulations desired
At least 5 years of experience in a supervisory capacity desired
Prior experience supervising police dispatchers desired
Experience in management of a Real-Time Crime Center desired
Company
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University is a public research university based in Columbus, Ohio.
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