Dispatcher

South Metro Fire Rescue • Centennial, CO

52d • $61,217 - $89,351 • Onsite

About The Position

Accepting ongoing applications for an Emergency Services Dispatcher. Our Emergency Communications Center is an IAES & ACE Accredited Dispatch Center that responds to an average of 48,000 calls per year and serves as secondary PSAP dispatching EMS and Fire resources. Dispatchers function at all positions on a rotation: call taking, radio, system status, operations talk groups, and support. This is a full-time position with a flexible schedule, offering 24 or 12-hour shifts. Advancement opportunities include Lead Dispatcher, Dispatch Supervisor, and specialties such as Incident Dispatch Team (IDT), Certified Training Officer (CTO), and Public Education Team. Candidates progress through an annual pay progression based on performance and meeting the requirements of the next pay tier. South Metro Fire Rescue’s compensation philosophy is designed to attract and retain highly skilled and motivated employees. All regular fulltime SMFR employees enjoy a total compensation package including: base wages, leave accruals, medical, dental, vision and life insurance employer paid premiums, Retiree Health Savings, Death & Disability and employer paid pension contributions as well as a positive work culture including a robust Fitness, Wellness and Rehabilitation Program, educational opportunities and support, job security and other positive non-monetary values.

Requirements

• 18 years of age
• High school diploma, GED, or post-high school education at a technical or college level
• Successfully passing a CritiCall test
• Successfully passing a panel interview
• Attach a copy of their resume and cover letter with their application package

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of related experience is preferred
• Comparable public safety experience will also be considered including military communications

Responsibilities

• Function at all positions on a rotation: call taking, radio, system status, operations talk groups, and support.

Benefits

• Holiday pay for holidays worked
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retiree Health Savings
• Death & Disability
• Employer paid pension contributions
• Fitness, Wellness and Rehabilitation Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED