Lateral Public Safety Emergency Communications Specialist

Town of Vail • Vail, CO

4d • $36 - $41 • Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Vail is NOW HIRING Lateral Public Safety Emergency Communications Specialists! This position offers a starting pay between $35.73 - $41.36 per hour after successfully completing training, based on experience and certifications. The Vail Public Safety Communications Center is seeking experienced Public Safety Emergency Communications Specialists who are excited about serving a dynamic resort mountain community and the surrounding Eagle County. Our state-of-the-art communication facility is located in Vail, CO and dispatches emergency service calls 24/7 – 365 days a year, for 13 public safety agencies in Eagle County.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience at a multi-agency Police, Fire, and EMS dispatch center.
• Minimum experience includes both a call taking and radio dispatcher role.
• Strong Public Relations, Communication, and Problem-Solving Skills, with a high level of integrity.
• A clean background, with successful completion of personal history statement (background check) and drug screening.
• Available to work a variety of shifts – including weekends, holidays and over-night shifts.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written skills.
• The ability to have emotional control in stressful situations.
• Strong computer and typing skills.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Dispatching emergency service calls 24/7 – 365 days a year, for 13 public safety agencies in Eagle County.

Benefits

• Health & Dental Coverage
• Town-Funded Retirement Plan & 457 Pre-Tax Savings Plan
• Wellness Perks – Annual Lifestyle Spending Account (Used for Ski Passes, hunting and fishing licenses, Park passes, fitness membership fees, and more!), Tennis Pass, Golf Pass, and more
• Employee Housing Options
• Home Buyer & Renter Assistance Programs
• Childcare Assistance
• Education Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities

What This Job Offers

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