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Public Safety - Police Operations
Position Title:
Communications Specialist Supervisor - Police
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
The Communication Specialist Supervisor serves in a supervisory capacity in the University Police Department Communications Division. This position provides communication services for the department via the use of CCTV, computer, telephone, and two-way radio console. The supervisor is responsible for monitoring all alarms, access, and fire alarm systems for the complex.
Job Duties
- Reviews, supervises, and evaluates activities and performance of Communications Specialists engaged in University Police and other law enforcement communication operations.
- Implements shift-based and departmental goals, policies, and procedures into practical operations.
- Provides continuing education and/or training opportunities to members of their respective shift through assigned training, impromptu exercises, or guided review using established training and reference materials, including initial or remedial training as needed.
- Conducts regular randomized reviews of calls for service assigned to their designated review shift, or direct reports, as outlined by the Communications Specialist Manager.
- Ensures employees are following all dissemination, access, and reference requirements and paperwork in accordance with Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) directives.
- Issues appropriate disciplinary action to direct reports based on conduct, job performance, or other issues outlined in USS Policy, or refers the matter to the Communications Specialist Manager or above in the event of a serious incident.
- Maintains all necessary certifications for the performance of daily job-related duties and successfully completes all recertification obligations in the specified timeframe.
- Maintains all department issued equipment and databases and reports any inconsistencies or issues to the Communications Specialist Manager in a timely fashion.
- Maintains supervisor and administrator access to all computer systems relevant to job performance and assigns access rights and privileges to respective employees within the scope of their job title.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma or GED.
Certifications/Licenses:
- Valid APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator 1 Certification.
- Valid NCIC Full Access Certification.
- Valid Driver’s License of any classification. If license is in a state other than Kansas or Missouri, candidate must be willing to obtain a valid Kansas or Missouri driver’s license within ninety (90) days of appointment.
Work Experience:
- Three (3) years of experience as a Public Safety Telecommunicator. Relevant education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
- Candidate must be free of any felony or violent misdemeanor convictions.
- Candidate must not have any Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence (OVI) related charges or convictions within the last two (2) years.
- Candidate must not have had any points-accruing moving violations within the past six (6) months.
- Hearing must be correctable to a range that allows normal radio and telephone conversations with field units.
- Vision must be correctable to a range that will allow reading and/or viewing of computer display terminals, maps, printouts, and CCTV monitoring position.
- Candidate must be fluent in the English language in speaking, reading, and writing. Candidate will be required to obtain APCO Communications Training Officer Certification within 180 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications/Licenses:
- Valid APCO Communications Training Officer Certification.
Work Experience:
- Five (5) years of experience as a Public Safety Telecommunicator.
- If candidate is a KUPD employee, minimum two (2) years’ experience as a KUMC Public Safety Communications Specialist.
- Prior supervisory experience within the public safety or law enforcement environment.
- Prior experience with Regional Justice Information System (REJIS), Caliber CAD, and AVTEC Scout Dispatch Console.
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Hourly
Compensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range:
- Minimum: $29.23
- Midpoint: $36.54
- Maximum: $43.85
Department:
Public Safety - Police Operations
Position Title:
Communications Specialist Supervisor - Police
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
The Communication Specialist Supervisor serves in a supervisory capacity in the University Police Department Communications Division. This position provides communication services for the department via the use of CCTV, computer, telephone, and two-way radio console. The supervisor is responsible for monitoring all alarms, access, and fire alarm systems for the complex.
Job Duties
- Reviews, supervises, and evaluates activities and performance of Communications Specialists engaged in University Police and other law enforcement communication operations.
- Implements shift-based and departmental goals, policies, and procedures into practical operations.
- Provides continuing education and/or training opportunities to members of their respective shift through assigned training, impromptu exercises, or guided review using established training and reference materials, including initial or remedial training as needed.
- Conducts regular randomized reviews of calls for service assigned to their designated review shift, or direct reports, as outlined by the Communications Specialist Manager.
- Ensures employees are following all dissemination, access, and reference requirements and paperwork in accordance with Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) directives.
- Issues appropriate disciplinary action to direct reports based on conduct, job performance, or other issues outlined in USS Policy, or refers the matter to the Communications Specialist Manager or above in the event of a serious incident.
- Maintains all necessary certifications for the performance of daily job-related duties and successfully completes all recertification obligations in the specified timeframe.
- Maintains all department issued equipment and databases and reports any inconsistencies or issues to the Communications Specialist Manager in a timely fashion.
- Maintains supervisor and administrator access to all computer systems relevant to job performance and assigns access rights and privileges to respective employees within the scope of their job title.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma or GED.
Certifications/Licenses:
- Valid APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator 1 Certification.
- Valid NCIC Full Access Certification.
- Valid Driver’s License of any classification. If license is in a state other than Kansas or Missouri, candidate must be willing to obtain a valid Kansas or Missouri driver’s license within ninety (90) days of appointment.
Work Experience:
- Three (3) years of experience as a Public Safety Telecommunicator. Relevant education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
- Candidate must be free of any felony or violent misdemeanor convictions.
- Candidate must not have any Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence (OVI) related charges or convictions within the last two (2) years.
- Candidate must not have had any points-accruing moving violations within the past six (6) months.
- Hearing must be correctable to a range that allows normal radio and telephone conversations with field units.
- Vision must be correctable to a range that will allow reading and/or viewing of computer display terminals, maps, printouts, and CCTV monitoring position.
- Candidate must be fluent in the English language in speaking, reading, and writing. Candidate will be required to obtain APCO Communications Training Officer Certification within 180 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications/Licenses:
- Valid APCO Communications Training Officer Certification.
Work Experience:
- Five (5) years of experience as a Public Safety Telecommunicator.
- If candidate is a KUPD employee, minimum two (2) years’ experience as a KUMC Public Safety Communications Specialist.
- Prior supervisory experience within the public safety or law enforcement environment.
- Prior experience with Regional Justice Information System (REJIS), Caliber CAD, and AVTEC Scout Dispatch Console.
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Hourly
Compensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range:
- Minimum: $29.23
- Midpoint: $36.54
- Maximum: $43.85
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Communications Supervisor Jobs
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
H-1B eligibility hinges on a direct link between your degree field and the Communications Supervisor role. A journalism or public relations degree maps cleanly, but a general liberal arts degree may draw an RFE. Document every communications-specific course to strengthen that connection.
Search DOL filings for active sponsors
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find employers who have filed LCAs for Communications Supervisor or related titles. Filtering by job title shows which organizations have recent sponsorship history, so you're targeting companies already familiar with the process.
Prioritize employers in cap-exempt sectors
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated organizations are cap-exempt H-1B employers. Communications Supervisor roles at these organizations bypass the annual cap and selection process entirely, giving you a faster and more predictable path to status.
Verify your LCA wage tier before accepting an offer
The LCA must certify that your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your location and role. Check the wage level on O*NET and cross-reference with the OFLC Wage Search before signing an offer, so you're not surprised by a wage adjustment requirement mid-filing.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Filter Communications Supervisor openings on Migrate Mate to see employers with confirmed LCA filing history. This cuts out organizations that list jobs without any sponsorship infrastructure, so you're only spending time on applications where the employer can actually file for you.
Align your start date with H-1B cap timelines
H-1B is subject to an annual cap and selection process, and rules have changed recently, so confirm current mechanics directly with USCIS. If selected, your status typically begins October 1, so negotiate your offer start date with that federal fiscal year boundary in mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Communications Supervisor role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer can demonstrate the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as communications, journalism, public relations, or a closely related discipline. Generic management roles that accept any degree may face scrutiny, so the job description should explicitly tie the supervisory duties to specialized communications knowledge rather than general business administration.
Which visas can sponsor a Communications Supervisor position?
H-1B is the most common path for employer-sponsored work in this role. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN visa if the position maps to a recognized USMCA profession, though Communications Supervisor does not appear on the USMCA list, so TN is generally not available. EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification is possible for longer-term arrangements, requiring the employer to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available.
How do I find Communications Supervisor jobs where employers will actually sponsor a visa?
Browse Communications Supervisor listings on Migrate Mate, which shows employers with verified LCA sponsorship history for roles in this field. This is a faster approach than applying broadly and asking about sponsorship late in the process, since you can confirm an employer's track record before investing time in an application.
Can a Communications Supervisor role qualify for a green card through PERM?
Yes. An employer can sponsor you for an EB-2 or EB-3 green card through the PERM labor certification process. The employer must conduct a formal recruitment effort showing no qualified U.S. workers are available, and the role must require a minimum of a bachelor's degree for EB-2, or at least two years of experience for EB-3. Processing timelines through DOL and USCIS can run several years, so this works best alongside active H-1B status.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer eliminates the Communications Supervisor role?
Your H-1B status is tied to that specific employer and position. If the role is eliminated, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another valid status, or depart the U.S. A new employer must file a fresh H-1B petition on your behalf, and you can begin working once that petition is filed, without waiting for USCIS to approve it, since H-1B portability applies from the filing date.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Communications Supervisor jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.