Colorado State Patrol Public Safety Dispatcher - Pueblo

Overview

Department Information. This position is critical to protecting the health, life and safety of Coloradans. This position is open only to current Colorado state residents. An eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months. Our Mission - Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities.

This position is not subject to the Hiring Freeze as outlined in Executive Order D  due to being critical to protecting the health, life and safety of Coloradans. An eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months. Our Mission - Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities.

Our Vision - Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado. Our Core Values - Unity, Honor, Service. The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is dedicated to non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

At CDPS, our culture is driven by a public service focus and commitment to a safer Colorado, guided by collaboration, innovation and growth for our employees.

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Purpose:

If you are passionate about public safety and public service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, consider joining CDPS. Our team consists of exceptional individuals and is an environment where you can challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding career. We provide public safety services to our communities including safety on our roads, preparing for and mitigating environmental disasters, disaster recovery, combating crime, promoting school safety, and victim services.

• Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. Short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance equal to annual earnings (minimum $50,000, maximum $250,000); provided by the State of Colorado at no cost to employees.
• The Wellness Program (State of Health) with a $20 per month health insurance premium discount.
• Benefit Hub discounts and programs for employees.
• State contribution into a Health Savings Account when enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan.
• Eligible employees have access to medical leave under FMLA and FAMLI.
• Flexible work arrangements based on role.
• Retirement benefits including PERA options and optional 401K/457 plans.
• Generous time off including 11 paid holidays and accrued annual and sick leave plus wellness days.
• Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) for well-being and development.
• Tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.
• Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility.

To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit State of Colorado benefits.

This Communications Branch provides professional public safety communications for the Colorado State Patrol, partner agencies, and the public. Services include researching and disseminating routine, emergency and criminal justice information, dispatching, and, when required, providing 911 and emergency medical dispatch services.

• 100% in-person position
• 24/7 operations including nights, weekends and holidays
• Shifts vary; additional compensation via shift differentials: 20% Weekend shifts (4PM Friday - 6AM Monday), 7.5% Swing shift (4PM - 11PM Monday - Thursday), 14% Grave shift (11PM - 6AM Monday - Thursday)
• The Communications Officer training program is approximately 20 weeks. The first four weeks of training are Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.

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