Town of Vail
Emergency Communications Specialist
Town of Vail, Vail, Colorado, United States, 81657
Position OverviewThe Town of Vail is NOW HIRING Emergency Communications Specialists!
$6,000 HIRING BONUS*
Starting at $30.75/per hour - $32.03/per hour after successfully completing training
The Town of Vail is now accepting applications for openings as an
Emergency Communications Specialist . Emergency communications is an exciting career that is fast-paced, very rewarding & is an essential role in public safety. By providing critical services to the community, as an Emergency Communications Specialist, you
can
make a difference!
Our state-of-the-art communication facility is located in Vail, CO and dispatches emergency service calls 24/7 – 365 days a year, for 13 public safety agencies in Eagle County. This very important role ensures community safety utilizing phone and radio systems to support county-wide Police, Fire, and EMS agencies.
Emergency Communications Specialist duties include, but are not limited to:
Receiving, analyzing & prioritizing 911 calls as well as non-emergent phone calls for Police, Fire, and EMS service.
Performing Emergency Medical Dispatch when appropriate and giving lifesaving instructions over the phone to callers.
Effectively utilizing a computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system to prioritize calls, record incident details & identify the status and location of responders in the field.
Distributing calls for service for Police, Fire & Medical units according to guidelines.
Monitoring radio traffic for Police, Fire & Medical units.
Accessing a secure, nationwide database to look up confidential records for responders, including driver and vehicle registration statuses & warrants.
Sending emergency alerts to the public.
*Hiring bonus is provided in 4 installments:
First Installment:
$1,500 will be paid during the first pay period of employment.
Second Installment:
$1,500 will be paid after the successful completion of the employee’s first year of continuous employment.
Third Installment:
$1,500 will be paid after the successful completion of the employee’s second year of continuous employment.
Fourth Installment:
$1,500 will be paid after the successful completion of the employee’s third year of continuous employment.
Skills / RequirementsApplicants who are successful in this role are passionate about helping people and giving back to our community. They also have a curiosity and eagerness to learn more about the Public Safety/Emergency services industry and have the ability to remain calm and professional in a variety of situations.
Additional qualifications include:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written skills.
The ability to have emotional control in stressful situations.
Can display empathy & compassion.
Strong computer and typing skills.
Available to work a variety of shifts – including weekends, holidays, and overnight shifts.
Guest service, call center or emergency services related experience preferred.
Culture / Lifestyle / BenefitsAre you interested in living and working in Vail, CO? Imagine skiing, camping and an amazing community just outside your back-door!
When asked, many of our employees say that working for the Town of Vail feels like family. Our employees continually strive for excellence and take pride in serving the community. Mountain views, a professional team, and the benefits are just some of the things we all love about working here!
The Town of Vail offers an excellent benefits and compensation package, including health and dental coverage, town-funded retirement, 457 pre-tax savings plan, tennis pass, golf passes, and other ski pass/wellness benefits. In addition, we offer employee housing (limited availability) to help those relocate to the area.
The Town of Vail is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We believe diversity makes us stronger!
The Town of Vail provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
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$6,000 HIRING BONUS*
Starting at $30.75/per hour - $32.03/per hour after successfully completing training
The Town of Vail is now accepting applications for openings as an
Emergency Communications Specialist . Emergency communications is an exciting career that is fast-paced, very rewarding & is an essential role in public safety. By providing critical services to the community, as an Emergency Communications Specialist, you
can
make a difference!
Our state-of-the-art communication facility is located in Vail, CO and dispatches emergency service calls 24/7 – 365 days a year, for 13 public safety agencies in Eagle County. This very important role ensures community safety utilizing phone and radio systems to support county-wide Police, Fire, and EMS agencies.
Emergency Communications Specialist duties include, but are not limited to:
Receiving, analyzing & prioritizing 911 calls as well as non-emergent phone calls for Police, Fire, and EMS service.
Performing Emergency Medical Dispatch when appropriate and giving lifesaving instructions over the phone to callers.
Effectively utilizing a computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system to prioritize calls, record incident details & identify the status and location of responders in the field.
Distributing calls for service for Police, Fire & Medical units according to guidelines.
Monitoring radio traffic for Police, Fire & Medical units.
Accessing a secure, nationwide database to look up confidential records for responders, including driver and vehicle registration statuses & warrants.
Sending emergency alerts to the public.
*Hiring bonus is provided in 4 installments:
First Installment:
$1,500 will be paid during the first pay period of employment.
Second Installment:
$1,500 will be paid after the successful completion of the employee’s first year of continuous employment.
Third Installment:
$1,500 will be paid after the successful completion of the employee’s second year of continuous employment.
Fourth Installment:
$1,500 will be paid after the successful completion of the employee’s third year of continuous employment.
Skills / RequirementsApplicants who are successful in this role are passionate about helping people and giving back to our community. They also have a curiosity and eagerness to learn more about the Public Safety/Emergency services industry and have the ability to remain calm and professional in a variety of situations.
Additional qualifications include:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written skills.
The ability to have emotional control in stressful situations.
Can display empathy & compassion.
Strong computer and typing skills.
Available to work a variety of shifts – including weekends, holidays, and overnight shifts.
Guest service, call center or emergency services related experience preferred.
Culture / Lifestyle / BenefitsAre you interested in living and working in Vail, CO? Imagine skiing, camping and an amazing community just outside your back-door!
When asked, many of our employees say that working for the Town of Vail feels like family. Our employees continually strive for excellence and take pride in serving the community. Mountain views, a professional team, and the benefits are just some of the things we all love about working here!
The Town of Vail offers an excellent benefits and compensation package, including health and dental coverage, town-funded retirement, 457 pre-tax savings plan, tennis pass, golf passes, and other ski pass/wellness benefits. In addition, we offer employee housing (limited availability) to help those relocate to the area.
The Town of Vail is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We believe diversity makes us stronger!
The Town of Vail provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
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