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Operations Manager

The Operations Manager directs and coordinates the administrative, technical, and operational work of the communications center and operations staff, personally and through subordinate supervisors.
 

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $65,000–$85,000 annually
Benefits:
  • 100% employer-paid health, vision, dental, and life insurance
  • LAGERS L-6 non-contributory retirement
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Sick leave
  • Cell Phone
  • Flexible schedule
 


Essential Functions

  • Serve as Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC); oversee organizational supplies, training programs, training records, certifications, and recertifications.
  • Plan and coordinate employee training; ensure annual evaluations are completed for operations employees.
  • Monitor telephone, radio, and CAD performance; identify equipment problems; assist with preventive maintenance, minor repairs, system upgrades, technology planning, equipment replacement budgeting, and service-provider coordination.
  • Assist with emergency operations plans and exercises, standard operating procedures, policies, public education, benefits, payroll, personnel files, and other organizational financial or administrative responsibilities.
  • Coordinate with departments and service providers, maintain effective working relationships, and present project status updates to upper management.
  • Perform other duties assigned by the Deputy Director and/or Executive Director.
 


Minimum Qualifications

  • Three years of supervisory experience; high school diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record.
  • Preferred experience in hiring, performance management, communications, employment law, public safety communications, dispatch quality assurance, and department training; instructor and/or CTO certification preferred.
  • Knowledge of the Christian County street system and jurisdictional boundaries preferred.
  • Willingness to obtain additional training and certifications. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Lead, supervise, counsel, mediate, train, and direct employees; plan and sequence operations; apply policies and procedures; exercise sound judgment, decisiveness, and creativity.
  • Analyze information, identify alternatives and consequences, use operational manuals and records, and communicate clearly and calmly with supervisors, emergency personnel, field personnel, and the public.
  • Provide formal instruction; accurately recall and relay detailed information; perform basic calculations and statistical evaluations; and prepare spreadsheets, graphs, and performance charts.
 


Physical Demands and Working Environment

Sedentary-to-light work may involve lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling; continuous use and adjustment of communications and office equipment; keyboarding; prolonged visual and mental concentration; sensory discrimination related to job tasks; and attendance at off-site meetings.

Pre-Employment Requirements: Drug screening and criminal history background check.
 


How to Apply

The full job description can be found here.

Submit a cover letter, resume, and application to recruiting@cces911.org.

For questions, contact Executive Director David Driskell at ddriskell@cces911.org or 417.582.5680.


Application Closing Date

  • Friday, November 13, 2026, at 5:00pm CT
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Public Safety Telecommunicator

Christian County Emergency Services is always looking to add our amazing team of Public Safety Telecommunicators!

Applications are available online by selecting one of the options below:

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Paid health, dental, vision & life insurance for employees.

LAGERS L-6 non-contributory retirement (100% paid by the organization)

Potential applicants should review our Pre-Employment Conditions.

Applications can be submitted via email to Recruiting or mailed/delivered to:

Christian County Emergency Services
Attn: Recruiting
110 W Elm St, Room 50
Ozark, MO 65721



Minimum Requirements:
  • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Complete a thorough background investigation
  • Pass a drug screening and hearing test
  • Work a variety of shifts, days, hours, weekends and holidays
  • Complete the minimum set standard of on the job training Essential Functions
  • Answer incoming 9-1-1 and administrative calls quickly and professionally
  • Ability to process and determine appropriate response for emergency and non-emergency calls
  • Ability to multi-task in a high stress, high call volume
  • Understanding of computer aided dispatch (CAD) systems, various mapping programs, state and federal computer systems and radio equipment
  • Handle high stress situations in a calm, professional manner
  • Occasionally deal with hysterical and uncooperative callers  
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Testing Dates & Times

We are excited to announce the following testing dates for the position of Public Safety Telecommunicator!

Please grab an application and submit it to recruiting@cces911.org with your preferred testing date(s).

Friday
November 13, 2026

09:30 am

Friday
December 4, 2026

9:30 am