Job Description
Join the Colorado Springs Police Department as a Police Dispatcher Trainee and launch your career in public safety! We offer a comprehensive paid training program designed to equip you with the skills needed to become a vital part of our emergency communications team. As a trainee, you'll receive hands-on instruction in emergency protocols, radio communication, multi-tasking under pressure, and crisis management. Upon successful completion of training, you'll transition to a full-time dispatcher role with competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for advancement. Be the calm voice in critical moments – apply today and make a difference in your community!
Responsibilities
- Process emergency and non-emergency calls with speed and accuracy
- Operate radio systems to coordinate police, fire, and medical responses
- Maintain detailed logs of all communications and activities
- Provide clear instructions to callers during emergencies
- Utilize CAD systems to track incident statuses and resource deployment
- Collaborate with law enforcement, fire, and EMS personnel
- Remain calm and professional under high-pressure situations
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Ability to pass a thorough background check and drug screen
- Strong typing skills (minimum 40 WPM)
- Excellent communication and multi-tasking abilities
- Basic computer proficiency with willingness to learn specialized software
- Ability to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays
- No felony convictions; clean driving record preferred
- U.S. citizenship and valid Colorado driver's license