Line Supervisor of the Year Nomination Form

Eligibility:
Nominees must have been employed in the applicable category by a public safety agency any time between September 1, 2023, and August 31, 2024. Nominees do not have to be members of APCO.
Persons submitting a nomination or being nominated must be; a.) Residents of the United States or its Territories OR b.) Residents of an International Chapter (not in a Global Alliance location) of APCO International, as contained in APCO Policy Manual Article XIII, Section 13.1 (Therefore, Canadian nominees would not apply).

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.  
• Recognizes performance issues and takes appropriate measures to correct or praise employees.  
• Can 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 can diffuse tense situations.  
• Maintains a professional attitude at all times and ensures employees maintain the same.  
• Promotes a positive working relationship with subordinates, 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

Completing this form:
• Be sure to include information for all requested sections.  
• Include specific facts or examples wherever possible to back up your comments.

Submitting your nomination:
All nominations must be received by September 1, 2024. If you have questions, please contact Kelley -Cunningham at 517-543-4924 at kcunningham@eatoncounty.org.