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Larimer County · 1 day ago

Emergency Communications Operator TEMP

Fort Collins, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$33.84/hr - $33.84/hr

2+ years exp

Larimer County Sheriff’s Office is seeking experienced 911 Dispatchers to join their team as Emergency Communications Operators. This part-time, temporary position involves receiving and dispatching emergency calls and personnel, maintaining communication with units, and ensuring the safety and security of the community.

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Responsibilities

Receive incoming 9-1-1 hardwire and cellular telephone calls, non-emergency phone calls, inter-office phone calls, and ring-down lines; obtain pertinent information, prioritize calls, take messages for duty personnel, and transfer callers

Dispatch necessary emergency personnel including law enforcement units, fire departments, ambulance departments, and other agencies as needed

Maintain radio contact with units on assignments

Send, receive, record, and disseminate teletype information from the state and national computer; maintain NCIC/CCIC certification

Enter data into computer systems or databases; look up information in the database; create basic word processor documents and enter data into spreadsheets; use email to communicate

Read maps and verbally describe detailed directions via radio or phone

Maintain access and dissemination of confidential information

Perform extensive computer work for criminal histories, background checks, previous contacts, warrants, officer safety information, etc

Monitor building security alarm system, national warning phone, radio equipment, phone equipment, and all other essential job-related equipment

Compile data and maintain records of emergency records, equipment and personnel dispatched, and dispositions of emergencies

Coordinate search and rescue efforts, disaster emergencies, motorized patrol units, and prisoner relays

Qualification

Emergency dispatch experienceCAD system proficiencyNCIC/CCIC certificationTyping 40 wpmCustomer service skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailSelf-motivated

Required

Two (2) years of emergency law, fire, and emergency medical services dispatch required

Two (2) years of experience as an emergency communications operator using all CAD, phone, and radio systems currently utilized at Larimer County Sheriff's Office required

Must type 40 wpm with accuracy

High school diploma or GED required

Must obtain NCIC/CCIC certification within one month of hire date required

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Cannot have a felony conviction

No convictions involving domestic violence

No use of illegal drugs within the past five years

Benefits

Sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Company

Larimer County

Larimer County government serves all residents and businesses through stewardship of numerous community resources, infrastructure improvement and maintenance, planning services, transparent public records, human and economic health initiatives and broad community-wide public safety services.

Founded in 1891

Fort Collins, Colorado, USA

1001-5000 employees