Public Safety Telecommunicator Supervisor
The Public Safety Telecommunicator Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of the 911 Emergency Communications Center for Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services, as well as other City departments. This is a safety-sensitive position. The full salary range for this position is stated above. The 2026 salary range will be $44.75 to $57.29 per hour ($93,080 to $119,163.20 annually). The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee's level of proficiency and usage.
The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission : Westminster's purpose is to provide core services and foster economic resilience to give our community the opportunity to thrive. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service Pride Integrity Responsibility Innovation Teamwork). This position is public safety in nature and supports both the Police and the Fire Departments and as such : this position supports the goals of the Police Department, which is To Provide Law Enforcement Excellence in Community Safety and Service through Vigorous Policing, Professionalism, Leadership, and Innovation. The Department is responsible for enforcement of State Laws and Westminster Municipal Ordinances pertaining to criminal and traffic issues, and to uphold the Constitution of the United States, the State of Colorado, and the Charter of the City of Westminster. The Department is primarily focused on public safety, maintaining peace and order, prevention of crime, and the apprehension of criminals. This position promotes the mission and values of the City of Westminster by supporting the goals of the Fire Department, which is responsible for providing timely emergency response to fire and emergency medical calls; ensuring the safety of personnel, citizens, and visitors to the community; and educating residents and business owners on fire safety, emergency medical prevention, and emergency preparedness. Every employee is accountable to :
- Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
- Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied, and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
- Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision
- Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
- Demonstrate integrity and builds trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior
- Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
- Support and promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate
- Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
- Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
- Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives
- Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences
General competencies - Every employee in this position is accountable to :
Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitmentsRecognize personal strengths and weaknesses, and target areas for personal self-developmentDemonstrate initiative in performing job tasksExhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisionsAchieve goals, and handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independentlyCommunicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communicationsDemonstrate accountability for work, and take ownership in job performanceDemonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall productJob specific - Every employee in this position must be able to :
Promote a team environment, support employee empowerment, and direct assigned staff accordinglyUnderstand concepts relating to supervision, training, motivation, performance standards, documentation, commendation, and disciplinary actionDeal tactfully with all customersHandle complaints and disciplinary actions with fairness, tact and sensitivityMaintain a high level of self-motivation and integrityDemonstrate strong organizational skillsBe proactive in identifying and addressing issuesDemonstrate knowledge of computer terminals and procedures for both the Colorado Crime Information Center (CCIC) and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)Utilize proper phone and radio protocolDemonstrate an intermediate level of knowledge of computer software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and OutlookDemonstrate knowledge of Police and Fire Department organization, operations, and personnelDemonstrate an intermediate level of knowledge of the Computer Automated Dispatch (CAD) systemQuickly establish and maintain control over situations as they develop, by making quick, reasonable, and effective decisionsEffectively and efficiently interview people in a state of crisis via telephone or Teletype Device for the Deaf (TDD)Behave professionally at all timesEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, peers, public safety personnel, and the publicMaintain city geographic knowledge, including new and existing streets, businesses, and jurisdictional changes within the City of WestminsterLeadership / Supervisory - Every employee in this position is accountable to :
Effectively supervise, mentor, and motivate employeesFoster a participatory organizational climate that is open, positive, reinforcing, and supportiveEncourage employees to take ownership and to be accountable for their work Demonstrate leadership and courage by making and supporting decisions that reflect the organizational mission and goalsDemonstrate collaboration and conflict resolution skillsAssist employees in developing their skills, and in eliminating barriers to their developmentProvide employees with meaningful, timely feedback and appraisalsImmediately and effectively address employee performance issuesReports for duty at assigned date and timeEssential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks :
1. Provides direction, instruction, and supervision for emergency dispatch personnel, including :
Continuously observing and evaluating the performance of Public Safety Telecommunicators, ensuring that policies and procedures are being followed and excellent customer service is being providedPerforming monthly quality assurance audits to ensure policy complianceHolding employees accountable when performance fails to meet minimum standardsMaking recommendations for disciplinary action to the Public Safety Telecommunicator AdministratorPreparing and presenting annual employee evaluationsInvestigating complaints concerning the performance of communications center employeesScheduling and assigning staff work hours and approving leave requests and timesheetsCovering phone and radio positions, as needed2. Performs tasks related to 911 emergency communications, including :
Regulating security access to the Public Safety CenterProviding information to the public concerning City regulations and proceduresProper handling of confidential informationTestifying in civil and criminal court on behalf of the police departmentParticipating in all required trainingAdhering to an exemplary code of conduct, while on or off dutyFollowing the prescribed chain of command in all circumstancesSupervising various projects within the communications centerMaking and maintaining chain of custody of digital audio recordings for department personnel, municipal court personnel, county district attorneys, and other departments and citizensSafely and proficiently use required vehicles and equipmentOther projects and responsibilities as assigned3. Maintains regular and punctual attendance
Position requirements / working conditions / pre-employment requirements :
Education