What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Services Dispatcher position at City of Pueblo Civil Service?
Company Description
As a municipal government entity, the City of Pueblo is an employer of choice. The city employs over 800 team members in 15 different departments. Teams of diverse individuals work diligently to accomplish the various objectives that are essential to ensure that the Pueblo community is well represented, served and protected. Many of our employees enjoy a long and rewarding career with the city. Pueblo offers a stable work environment, rewarding career options, competitive salaries and a great benefits package.
Job Description
The City of Pueblo wants to hire you as an Emergency Services Dispatcher! This full-time position offers you a fulfilling career, a fast-paced work environment, a variety of benefits, and a competitive annual salary of $54,147.00 - $70,289.16. As an Emergency Services Dispatcher, you are the first point of contact with the public via both emergency 911 phone lines and non-emergency phone lines. You must obtain information from callers who may be injured, confused, angered, hysterical, frightened, or abused. You’ll then communicate effectively to dispatch city police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services on emergency and non-emergency calls. You can be a source of hope during someone's most challenging moments. You will have training and support by the Dispatch Training Coordinator to help you succeed in your new career! Apply now through March 11th, 2025. Click on Emergency Services Dispatcher for access to the complete job description and to apply today! Visit www.pueblo.us/jobs to see all City of Pueblo open positions.
This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required of the position.
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE VIA THE CITY WEBSITE OR YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
In addition to the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above, the candidate is required to have the following by date of application:
- A high school diploma or GED
The following qualifications are highly preferred:
- At least one (1) year of successful demonstrated experience in a fast-paced customer service work environment that includes multi-tasking, significant public contact, and multi-line telephone communications
- At least one (1) year of successful demonstrated experience using computers and computer-related equipment
- Call Center or related experience
- Experience with shift work
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Apply online at www.pueblo.us/jobs.
Salary : $54,147 - $70,289
