911 Emergency Dispatcher — Calm, Critical Responders

County Emergency Communications; Weston (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee training

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Weston, CO is seeking 911 Emergency Dispatchers to connect callers with responders, handle urgent information, and coordinate police, fire, or EMS resources.

The role requires calm communication, accurate location confirmation, and documenting changes while managing multiple dispatch systems; shifts may include overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Typing, listening, clear speech, and basic computer skills are essential.
• Testing or training requirements depend on the official vacancy announcement.

Responsibilities

• Answer emergency and nonemergency calls within the service area.
• Confirm addresses, callback numbers, incident details, and safety concerns.
• Assess call priority using approved questions and procedures.
• Enter incident information into dispatch systems.
• Dispatch responders and monitor radio traffic; update as needed.
• Provide caller instructions within training scope and protect confidentiality.

Skills

Accurate typing

Active listening

Clear speech

Basic computer proficiency

Information organization underPressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CAD software

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Weston, CO is seeking 911 Emergency Dispatchers to connect callers with responders, handle urgent information, and coordinate police, fire, or EMS resources.

The role requires calm communication, accurate location confirmation, and documenting changes while managing multiple dispatch systems; shifts may include overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.