2008 First Line Supervisor of the Year:

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Submitting Person   Submitting Agency  Contact Information

 

Nominee Name:   Nominee Agency: Contact Information

 

Describe the nominee's public safety communications agency. Please include staffing levels, size, and disciplines (law, EMS, PSAP only, etc)   

Describe the nominee's daily and additional pertinent duties and  responsibilities.

How long has the nominee been at this job and any previous public safety communications positions

 

Describe how this person functions as a team player:

Describe how this person demonstrates his or her knowledge of the profession and flexibility in task assignments. Provide and example of how the nominee may go above and beyond what may be required of them:

Describe how this person's ability to interact with others and successfully forge positive relationships with individuals at all levels:

Describe any attributes, actions, or practices that make the nominee exceptional when compared to other PSAP supervisors:

Describe why the candidate should receive the 2008 TEXAS-APCO Joe Trowbridge Supervisor of the Year Award:

 

 

 

 

Texas Chapter APCO

 

Line Supervisor of the Year Award

Nomination Criteria.

 Deadline is February 28, 2009

 

The Line Supervisor of the Year program is to recognize a supervisor for a year of exceptional dedication to duty and service to their Department, as well as their community.

Nominees must have been employed in the applicable category by a public safety agency any time between January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2008. Nominees do not have to be members of APCO.

Sample job responsibilities and titles for this position are provided on this form as examples to help you determine whether your nominee is eligible for this award category. Specific responsibilities and titles may vary by agency and are not limited to the lists shown here.

Sample Responsibilities:

  • Plans, organizes, establishes objectives; resolves difficult and complex operational issues; participates in the administration of a Communications Center, and supervises one or more employees.

  • Is familiar with all operations and functions expected of subordinates and demonstrates that knowledge on a regular basis.

  • Monitors and evaluates staff performance for completeness, accuracy and compliance with established policies and procedures. 

  • Is able to quickly prioritize and organize operational functions and makes appropriate decisions in stressful situations.

  • Recognizes and mitigates potential issues within, or affecting, the Communications Center and is able to diffuse tense situations. 

  • Maintains a professional attitude at all times and ensures employees maintain the same. 

  • Promotes a positive working relationship with subordinates as well as supervisors, coworkers, and other professional entities.  

    Sample Job Titles:

    Dispatch Line Supervisor, Dispatch Supervisor, Dispatch Operations Shift Supervisor, Supervising Public Safety Dispatcher, Supervisor, Shift Manager/Supervisor, Communications Supervisor, Communications Shift Supervisor, Communications Center Supervisor, Line Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, Emergency Resource Supervisor, Telecommunications Supervisor, Senior Fire Communications Supervisor

 The Awards Committee will review all nominations and select the finalist.

PRESENTATION OF AWARD

The Awards Committee of the Texas Chapter of APCO Inc. will announce as well as present the Supervisor of the Year Award at the 2009 Spring Conference. This Telecommunicator will be presented with a year's membership to the Texas Chapter of APCO, an inscribed plaque, and expenses paid to the Spring Conference.

 

 SEND NOMINATIONS TO:                                                        

Holly Faison (Nomination Chair)

Texas Department of Public Safety

12230 West Road

Houston, Texas 77065

FAX:  (281) 517-1310

EMAIL: holly.faison@txdps.state.tx.us