Emergency Communications Specialist - Lead

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Job Description

Department of Public Safety – Bureau of Emergency Communications

Job Class Code: 8612

Grade: 20 (Professional/Technical)

Salary: $26.88 – $37.54 (hourly, includes 30% stipend)

Location: Augusta

Opening Date: March 6, 2026

Closing Date: March 20, 2026

Behind every 911 call is a team of Emergency Communications Specialists (ECS) acting as a critical liaison between emergency response and people in need of help. An ECS Lead supervises this team.

A typical day involves:

Performing duties required of Emergency Communications Specialists--for emergency and non-emergency situations--including:

Monitoring and logging telephone and radio traffic, acting as the first point of contact for people in need of help

Coordinating effective response to calls for service

Developing incident resolution strategies

Operating communications equipment, including computer aided dispatch and radio systems

Coordinating training, licensing, and certifications of the Emergency Medical Dispatch Center and its employees

Maintaining Dispatch Center equipment, arranging for repairs when necessary

Assisting supervisor with work schedule development and implementation, staff assignments

Other duties will include:

Testifying in court to verify log entries as supporting evidence

Gathering and compiling data for operational statistic reports that documents historical information and informs agency goals

Preparing for and attending the biennial audit with the Access Integrity Unit

A successful candidate must have knowledge of:

Public Safety operations, policies, and procedures

Computer aided dispatch

Regional Communication Center's geographic coverage area

Operation and functions of telecommunications equipment (radios, computer, telephone, teletype, fax, etc.)

National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS)

The successful Lead should be able to:

Train and motivate employees

Supervise staff, including delegating workloads, handling conflict resolution, and solving problems

Communicate verbally and in writing

Perform duties without supervision

Educational Requirements:

Completion of the National Crime Information Center Terminal Operators course

Licensed Emergency Medical Dispatcher

Certified Terminal Operator (NCIC/METRO)

NG 9-1-1 Certification

ETC Certification

CPR Certification

Additional training and recertifications as required by law

Benefits are vital to your health and well-being. We get it. Here’s what the State of Maine offers:

growth – build your career

health, dental, and vision insurance – take care of yourself

retirement savings – financially independent, even after you stop working

flexible spending accounts – manage out-of-pocket healthcare and/or daycare costs

gym membership reimbursement – better yourself

living resources (employee assistance program) – overcome difficult situations with support

paid holidays – thirteen each year

federal public loan forgiveness program – for qualifying loans and payments

statewide locations – from Kittery to Madawaska

training – develop knowledge, skills, and understanding

Minimum Qualifications:

Two (2) years of education, training, and/or experience in radio dispatch communications, which must include one (1) year in emergency communications operations. Education, training, and/or experience must be within the last 5 years (from date of application) to qualify.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class).

Certification as a Maine State Police Terminal Operator.

Certification as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher (inherent in this certification is completion of approved CPR training).

Certification as a Fire Dispatcher

Certification as Medical and Fire Quality Assurance Auditor

Contact information:

Questions about this position should be directed to Amber Davis at

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).

Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.91% for Confidential employees.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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