Public Safety Dispatcher

National Park Service; Colorado; Presencial; USD 41 000 - 59 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

National Park Service at Mesa Verde National Park is seeking a Public Safety Dispatcher. The role involves dispatching and call-taking for public safety incidents, operating a multi-frequency radio console, and coordinating responses with law enforcement and other responders. Pay varies by GS grade (GS-05: $40,736-$52,957; GS-06: $45,409-$59,031).

First-time federal hires typically start at step 1. Travel may be required occasionally; government charge card for travel is provided where

Qualificações

• Experience in public safety communications and dispatch.
• Familiarity with NCIC/NLETS and state crime networks.
• Ability to evaluate emergency calls and determine priority.

Responsabilidades

• Public Safety Dispatching: handle dispatch and call-taking for public safety incidents.
• Radio System Operations: operate multi-frequency radio console and direct traffic.
• Monitors and coordinates responses to alarms and maintenance systems.
• Assists law enforcement with investigations and records management.

Conhecimentos

Public safety dispatching

Radio operations

NCIC/NLETS access

Alarm monitoring

Descrição da oferta de emprego

This listing is a summary.

Open: October 30, 2026 — Closes: November 12, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Public Safety Dispatcher with the National Park Service at Mesa Verde National Park. Pay will vary based on the grade level for which you are selected. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate. The range of pay for the GS 05 grade level is: $40,736 - $52,957/year. The range of pay for the GS 06 grade level is: $45,409 - $59,031/year.

Major Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Public Safety Dispatching: Performs dispatch and call taking services for public safety related incidents and operations. Receives and evaluates emergency calls for service. Obtains information through questioning and determines the priority of the call. Radio System Operations: Operates a multi-frequency radio console. Coordinates use of assigned radio frequencies, directs radio traffic to appropriate channels and restricts channels to emergency use as necessary. Prioritizes radio traffic and related communications. Serves as primary point of contact for law enforcement and other public safety responders monitoring traffic and assisting operations. Navigates and Uses Public Safety Computer Networks in the performance of duties: Serves as a certified operator of National Criminal Information Network (NCIC), National Law Enforcements Communications System (NLETS), and State criminal information networks (i.e., ACCESS, 2TLETS, VCIN, etc.). Monitors and coordinates responses to a variety of alarms, including: intrusion, fire, robbery, panic, and maintenance related systems. Assists law enforcement officers with investigations, performing criminal and driver history background searches. Prepares and processes records for retention with records management policies and procedures. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. You may be required to travel overnight away from home occasionally. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.