Communication Officer I

Full Time
Black Hawk, CO 80422
$56,891 - $79,647 a year
Posted
Job description

POSITION: COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
DEPARTMENT: POLICE
REQUISITION: 1103
STATUS: REGULAR FULL-TIME; NON-EXEMPT;
TWELVE (12) MONTH INTRODUCTORY PERIOD
SALARY RANGE: $56,891 - $79,647 / ANNUAL (paid hourly) DOQ/E
EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE'
OPENING DATE: TUESDAY, SEPT. 7, 2021
CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
SUMMARY:
The City of Black Hawk is currently accepting applications for the position of Communications Officer (Emergency 911 Dispatcher). As a Communications Officer, the employee is responsible for the operation of the emergency communications console including the receipt of calls and proper dispatch of appropriate equipment and personnel to provide assistance to the citizens of Black Hawk in the areas of Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Essential functions include but are not limited to: Answering incoming phone calls which include; emergency calls for Police, Fire, EMS, Public Works and also Non-Emergency calls; dispatching appropriate personnel to handle any and all situations needing public safety or medical assistance; operate and monitor various transmissions on FCC approved radio equipment; receive, sort, disseminate logs, process and file a variety of documents, reports, and other records alphabetically, numerically or by other established classification; process Black Hawk Municipal Court bonds; complete various special assignments within the department; assist in the training and development of department personnel as related to dispatch; verify validity of outstanding warrants, restraining orders, expirations etc. through the use of the CCIC/NCIC computer system; attend various local, regional or national trainings; perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
Requires high school diploma or GED; valid Colorado driver’s license with a safe driving record; ability to work various shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Applicant must successfully complete several pre-employment tests including but not limited to typing, mathematical and multi-tasking skills tests. Must be at least 18 years of age. The City of Black Hawk also conducts pre-employment testing including: psychological exam, physical exam, drug testing and background investigation as conditions of employment.

HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for the position please login to ADP and go to the Career Center Page.
** All applicants are required to attach a resume to the online application. Applications without resume attached will not be considered.
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