State of Washington Classified Job Specification
LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS SUPERVISOR
Definition
Distinguishing Characteristics
Typical Work
Supervises skilled communications personnel in the installation and maintenance of digital and analog microwave carrier systems equipment;
Supervises skilled communications personnel in the installation and maintenance of data system equipment used by the entire law enforcement community;
May perform emergency rescue procedures at heights greater than four feet up to 300 feet;
Supervises skilled communications personnel in the maintenance and installation of doppler radar traffic speedmeters, electronic sirens, C.8. radios, two way hand held communications radios, radiological measuring devices, closed circuit TV systems equipment, marine radios, and other associated electronic and communications equipment;
Instructs operational personnel in the proper utilization of the law enforcement communications and electronics equipment;
Compiles and prepares the necessary reports and forms that enable the department to compile a statistical analysis for the further development of an efficient communications system;
Performs other work as required.
Knowledge and Abilities
Ability to: supervise skilled communications personnel in the installation, maintenance, and repair of communications equipment, read and comprehend technical manuals and drawings; apply the electronics industry standards and procedures in effectively maintaining communications systems in a professional manner.
Legal Requirement(s)
There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Desirable Qualifications
Class Specification History
Revise class. Revises class code (formerly 72630), general revision; adopted May 10, 2007, effective July 1, 2007.
Revise class. Revisions to definition, typical work, desired qualifications, and legal requirements; adopted June 22, 2023; effective July 1, 2023.
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.