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Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago

Director of Communications & Security Technology Division

positionColumbus, OH
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$125K/yr - $141K/yr
date10+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is associated with The Ohio State University, which is seeking a Director of Communications & Security Technology Division. This role involves directing the operations of the university's emergency 911 call center and overseeing the delivery of public safety dispatching and security technology services.

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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

FCC regulations knowledge9-1-1 communications experienceSecurity technology evaluationDispatching equipment analysisLEADS regulations knowledgeSupervisory experienceReal-Time Crime Center managementEffective communication

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

Inside Higher Ed

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Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
dateFounded in 2004
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.insidehighered.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
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2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown

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Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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