Emergency Comm Specialist

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Job Number: 807
Salary:$27.55-$40.37
Department:
Sheriff's Office
Division:
Communications Training

Location:

13101

E. Broncos Pkwy., Centennial, CO, 80112
Job Type:Hourly Full-Time
Posting Date:09/17/2026
Closing Date:09/26/2026

While the full salary range for the Emergency Communications Specialist-I is $27.55 - $40.37 hourly / $57,304.00 - $83,969.60 annually.

Please see below for the anticipated starting salaries.

** Final salary is based on experience**

ANTICIPATEDSTARTING SALARY IS $28.86 FOR EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST I.

This position is a call taker and requires no experience.

The full salary range for an Emergency Communications Specialist I - $27.55 - $40.37 hourly / $57,304.00 - $83,969.60 annually.

ANTICIPATEDSTARTING SALARY IS $32.59 - $43.61 FOR EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST II.

This position receives and dispatches calls and requires a minimum of 2 years’ experience.

The full salary range for an Emergency Communications Specialist II - $31.13 - $46.27hourly / $64,750.40 - $96,241.60

These positions will receive annual pay increases based on a step program.

Top out in pay may be achieved in seven years.

THE NEXT 911 DISPATCHER ACADEMY WILL BEGIN ON

January 11, 2027

Under the general supervision of an Emergency Communications Supervisor and an Emergency Communications Training Officer, this position is in the Emergency Communications Training Program to learn to perform critical public contact and communications work necessary for the dispatching of the Agency and related cities services to emergency and non-emergency situations, providing operational data to agency personnel.

• Answer emergency and non-emergency calls and requests for law enforcement services, receiving essential information relating to the situation.
• Enters call information into computer aided dispatch equipment (CAD) to dispatch deputies and officers to emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Utilizes computer/teletype systems to query and enter operational data.
• Searches agency files and records to locate and relay operational data and information to agency personnel.
• Uses maps, map books, computerized maps, and the internet to determine jurisdictions and properly locate call locations.
• Updates patrol line-ups to correctly reflect patrol personnel on duty and the corresponding assigned vehicle.
• Answers agency business telephone calls; provides routine data and information to telephone inquiries; may transfer/direct inquiries to proper agency staff; may refer telephone calls to responsible outside state, court, agencies, departments, or individuals.
• Monitors and updates CAD with the latest information to remain current with call for service activity and officer’s status.
• Conducts and/or participates in daily and monthly equipment and operator testing to include TTY equipment and individual performance.
• Operates computers and standard office equipment, including commonly used computer software programs as well as any other standard office equipment as required by the position.
• Maintains regular and acceptable attendance at such level as determined at the Sheriff’s Office discretion.
• Is available and willing to work overtime as needed.
• Interacts effectively with others and exercises good judgment when dealing with people in sensitive situations.
• May be assigned other duties as necessary.

• Knowledge of street and road systems, geographical patterns and numerical (address) system of Arapahoe County.
• Ability to operate computer aided dispatch equipment (CAD).
• Ability to work under pressure and utilize stress management skills.
• Ability to…