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Join this amazing team!The Emergency Communications Specialist is a highly skilled public safety professional who serves as the vital link between citizens and first responders. The Emergency Communications Specialist enjoys a demanding, fast paced environment, thrives under pressure, and is passionate about continually pursuing the highest level of excellence while serving the community and supporting public safety.\nThe following are the hiring steps:\n1. Application review\n2. Skills assessment - (5 minute, typing test - minimum 40 wpm, Business Writing and Office Grammar and Spelling).\n3. 4-hour observation in the communications center\n4. Interview\n5. Conditional job offer (conditions: passing Background Check, Polygraph and Drug Screen).\n6. Anticipated start date: Early December 2026\n--\nJob Description\nEmergency Communications - 95%\nPromptly answer incoming emergency and non-emergency phone calls.\nQuickly assess the situation being reported and determine the correct course of action.\nEfficiently generate accurate calls for service or update existing calls by entering incident details into the computer aided dispatch system.\nContinually monitor and quickly respond to radio traffic.\nAccurately track unit activity and status.\nEnsure the timely and accurate dissemination of information.\nMonitor a variety of public safety communications systems to support the delivery of public safety services.\nQuickly and accurately execute requests from field units.\nRemain calm and composed at all times.\nProvide exceptional customer service.\nEngage in ongoing continuing education.\nMaintain availability to work all shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays) with hours and days off subject to change, sometimes on short notice.\nMaintain availability to work overtime shifts as needed.\nMaintain consistent and reliable attendance during scheduled work hours including assigned overtime shifts.\nMaintain on-call availability and the ability to report within 2 hours of being called in during scheduled on-call hours.\n\nOther Duties as Assigned - 5%\nOther duties may be assigned. Any one position may not include all duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class.\n--\nRequired Qualifications\nRequired Education\nHigh School Diploma/GED \nExperience Qualifications\n2 years Experience in a customer service focused role \nPreferred Experience\n Previous experience working in a public safety emergency communications center \nSkills and Abilities\nBe at least 21 years of age. \nMinimum typing speed of 40 wpm. \nMust pass a background check prior to employment start date. \nCandidate must pass criminal background check prior to employment start date.\n Licenses and Certifications\nDL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Maintain a valid license for the duration of employment Upon Hire Required \nCPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation within 60 Days Required \n Must pass a substance use screening prior to employment start date. Required \n Must be able to obtain Colorado Crime Information Center (CCIC)/National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification and maintain certification for the duration of employment Upon Hire Required \n Must be able to obtain Internal Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) Emergency Medical Dispatching (EMD) certification within six months of employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment Upon Hire Required \n CCIC/NCIC Certification Preferred \n IAED EMD Certification Preferred \n American Heart Association CPR Certification Preferred \nPre-employment substance screening is required for this position.\nThis position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the screening in accordance with Weld County policy.\nThis position is non-exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore eligible for overtime pay.\nAs an applicant for this position, you should be aware of Senate Bill 19-085, the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The act requires employers to announce the pay range for job openings.\n--\nUse the link below to get a closer look at the generous benefits offered:\nhttps://www.weld.gov/Government/County-Information/Join-Our-Team/Employee-Benefits\n--\nWeld County is an equal employment opportunity employer. We ensure that all employment practices are conducted without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Weld County pledges to uphold a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, promoting fairness and dignity for all employees. 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