Calm 911 Dispatcher — Emergency Response & Coordination

County Emergency Communications; Slater (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Professional training

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Slater, CO is hiring 911 Emergency Dispatchers to connect callers with public safety responders. You will receive emergency and nonemergency calls, confirm locations, and coordinate police, fire, or EMS resources per procedures.

Applicants should remain calm under pressure, type accurately, and operate multiple dispatch systems. The role may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime, with training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Useful skills include accurate typing, active listening, clear speech, basic computer proficiency, and organizing information under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Answer emergency and nonemergency calls within the assigned service area.
• Confirm addresses, callback numbers, incident details, and immediate safety concerns.
• Assess call priority using approved questions and agency procedures.
• Enter incident information into computer-aided dispatch systems.
• Dispatch appropriate responders when assigned to radio operations.
• Monitor radio traffic and update responding personnel as circumstances change.
• Provide approved caller instructions within the limits of training and certification.
• Maintain accurate records and protect confidential information.

Skills

Accurate typing

Active listening

Clear speech

Basic computer proficiency

Information organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CAD systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Slater, CO is hiring 911 Emergency Dispatchers to connect callers with public safety responders. You will receive emergency and nonemergency calls, confirm locations, and coordinate police, fire, or EMS resources per procedures.

Applicants should remain calm under pressure, type accurately, and operate multiple dispatch systems. The role may require overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime, with training provided.