Job Description
Are you ready to serve your community?
The City of Denver is urgently seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Police Dispatcher Trainees. In this critical role, you will serve as the lifeline between citizens in distress and the first responders who save lives. As a Trainee, you will undergo comprehensive training to become a certified Emergency Communications Officer.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Play a vital role in public safety and emergency response.
- Competitive Pay: Starting at $20.00/hr with opportunities for advancement.
- Comprehensive Training: Receive top-tier paid training to become a certified dispatcher.
- Benefits: Excellent health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.
If you are calm under pressure, possess excellent communication skills, and want to start a rewarding career in law enforcement support, apply today!
Responsibilities
- Receive, screen, and process emergency (911) and non-emergency calls from the public.
- Dispatch police, fire, and medical units to incidents utilizing Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems.
- Monitor law enforcement radio frequencies, CCTV systems, and electronic sensor alarms.
- Provide vital pre-arrival instructions to callers in medical and fire emergencies.
- Maintain accurate radio logs and records of all dispatch activity.
- Coordinate inter-agency communications during multi-agency responses.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record.
- Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to remain calm and composed during high-stress, high-volume situations.
- Basic computer literacy and typing proficiency.
- Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.