Longtime 911 staff director retires

St. Mary’s 911 system is getting ready to say goodbye to a woman who has stood by people through fires, crimes, floods, sickness and crashes.
St. Mary Parish 911 Communications District’s Board of Directors and staff announced the retirement of District Director Charlette Angeron.
Angeron submitted her formal letter Thursday stating her intent to retire. Her last day will be Jan. 25 after a fulfilling 25-year career with the district.
Before joining the district, Angeron’s background included work as a bookkeeper at MC Bank and teaching seventh-grade students at Immanuel Christian School, according to biographical information from the district.
On June 30, 1999, Angeron began her career with the district as a dispatcher. In May 2007, she had completed all National Emergency Number Association/Association of Public Safety Communications Officials courses and training requirements.
Angeron put her teaching skills to work when she became the organization’s first nationally certified training instructor. For several years, she was the only district employee with the credentials to train other employees in public safety telecommunications and fire service.
On Dec. 24, 2007, Angeron was promoted to a supervisory position. In this capacity, she continued to provide training and guidance to employees, she assisted with scheduling and conducted performance evaluations amongst many other responsibilities.
Since June 2010, Angeron has served as the district’s director. As director, Angeron efficiently managed the budget; worked to build better relationships with other agencies; and she was instrumental in reaching an agreement with the St. Mary Fire Association to assist with the financing and upkeep of the fire radio dispatch equipment.
Under Angeron’s leadership, the E911 phone and fire radio equipment systems were upgraded to meet national standards. The district’s first computer-aided dispatch system was also implemented during her tenure.
“Angeron has guided with a steady hand,” according to the press release. “She has brought peace and unity to the center; she saw potential where others didn’t; and she always encouraged employees to excel.
“She ruled with an iron fist in a velvet glove. She was always firm but fair. Through it all, she never forgot where she started. She has not only been a leader, but she has also been a mentor and friend.”
The press release said the district has “been blessed with Angeron’s leadership and our board and staff are truly excited for her as she enters a new chapter in life. Mrs. Angeron has been an integral part of the district over the years. Her resilience has led to contributions that will always be remembered and worthy of our admiration.”
St. Mary Parish 911 Communications is hiring for the position of district director. Send resumes to cangeron@stmary911.com. Download an application from stmary911.com. The deadline is Nov. 20.