911 Communications Specialist - Englewood, United States - Greenwood Village CO Defunct

Description

The City of Greenwood Village welcomes your interest for the position of 911 Communications Specialist with the police department


The Position:
The Greenwood Village city government exists to make a difference in the lives of those in the community.

As an outcome-based organization, an emphasis is placed on providing exceptional customer service and providing a high quality of life for the people who live, work and play in the Village.

As a 911 Communications Specialist, you will play an integral role in ensuring a safe and secure community by the efficient handling of emergency and non-emergency calls and to provide Police Officers with detailed information pertaining to the call for service via radio or telephone.

911 Communications Specialists are responsible for call taking, dispatching police officers, and handling many administrative responsibilities while upholding high standards of customer service.

The salary range for this position is $ $40.28 per hour in addition to an exceptional benefits package including a selection of medical, dental, and vision insurance, recreation reimbursement, retirement programs, tuition reimbursement, as well as paid floating holiday time, paid time off, and paid sick leave.

The entire benefits package can be reviewed here.

911 Communications Specialists work four 10-hour shifts.

Want to learn more about the job? Visit our website: 911 Communications Specialist | Greenwood Village Official Website

Essential Functions of the 911

Communications Specialist Position Include:
Answer 911 and non-emergency calls
Dispatch police officers to criminal and civil situations
Monitor radio traffic, fulfill officers' requests and perform administrative tasks
Process call information in CAD and utilize additional systems to obtain and store information
Use CCIC/NCIC database to obtain information for police officers


Knowledge and Ability Requirements:

The knowledge and skills needed to be successful are typically gained through the attainment of a high school diploma or GED.

Candidates must be able to obtain CCIC/NCIC Certification through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation within 6 months of hire with renewal every two years.

Candidates must be 18 years old.

Candidates must also have the ability to:

Operate various computer systems,software and wear a headset
Perform a variety of administrative duties
Work under pressure, exercise good judgment and make sound decisions in emergency situations
Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, and elicit information from upset and irate callers.
Type accurately at a speed necessary for successful job performance
Establish and maintain cohesive working relationships


Additional Considerations:

As a municipal organization, Greenwood Village is an emergency provider of services with the 911 Center providing 24-hour emergency communications for the Village.

911 Communications Specialists may be required to work weekends, holidays, as well as day, swing and night shifts. Additional on call shifts may be required due to natural disasters or other emergency situations.

The City of Greenwood Village utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

The City of Greenwood Village is dedicated to the principles of the Equal EmploymentOpportunity Actand prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age over 40, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.

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