RECC Executive Director

Executive Director - Barnstable Regional Emergency Communications Center (RECC)

The Town of Barnstable (population 49,000) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Executive Director of the Barnstable Regional Emergency Communications Center (RECC), which will be located in Barnstable and will provide public safety dispatch services for the towns of Barnstable, Yarmouth, and Sandwich. This position works under the direction of the Town of Barnstable Town Manager and will have the unique opportunity to participate in the planning, design, construction, and oversight of a new state-of-the-art Regional Emergency Communications Center. Duties would include administering operational budgets, establishing policies and procedures, evaluating and reviewing personnel, coordinating the procurement and maintenance of dispatch center technology and equipment.

Successful candidates will possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, business administration, public administration, public safety, communications or a related field; AND ten (10) years of experience in the field of public safety with at least five (5) of those years as a supervisor or training coordinator in a public safety communications center; OR any equivalent related education and experience combination of ten (10) years; Individuals must also be E-911 certified; CPR certified (current); possess a valid MA driver’s license; and have the ability to obtain LEAPS/CJIS Certification within 6 months of hire. Working knowledge of police, fire and ems operations is also required.

Candidates must also have demonstrated management experience in emergency communications, as well as personnel management within a union environment. Knowledge of relevant sections of various interdepartmental regulations, policies and procedures will be required. The selected candidate must also successfully complete a criminal background check and psychological screening as a condition of employment.

Individual must have the ability to remain calm in situations of stress; to assess events quickly and accurately; to adapt communications and behavioral styles appropriately in response to individuals and situations; to obtain and accurately record required information; to effectively classify and prioritize service requests; to act promptly and decisively; to make acceptable decisions; to quickly search and find information from resource systems, manuals, maps and other documents and to accurately and concisely convey such information orally and in writing; and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

The Town of Barnstable is made up of seven distinct villages, each with their own unique character: Barnstable, Centerville, Cotuit, Hyannis, Marstons Mills, Osterville and West Barnstable. In addition, Barnstable is considered the “hub” of Cape Cod with the largest healthcare facilities, retail shopping centers and major transportation operations including the Barnstable Municipal Airport, Cape Cod Regional Transportation Authority that offers bus service, the Steamship Authority that provides passenger and freight services to the Islands of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. Barnstable has a budget of over $240 million and has enjoyed a AAA bond rating for several years.

Annual Salary: $190,000 to $210,000 dependent on qualifications. Apply on-line at www.townofbarnstable.us by January 16, 2026. AA/EOE