Communications Officer/Emergency Dispatcher

Lifestyle

Rawlins, Carbon County offers breathtaking landscapes and unparalleled outdoor recreation. With its low population and wide-open spaces, it provides some of the best recreational opportunities. The community boasts charming small boutiques, first-class restaurants, and beautiful parks.

Community

We have a strong and positive relationship with our community. We depend on one another, and we know our neighbors. We embrace traditional core values such as honesty, equality, kindness, compassion, treating people the way you want to be treated, and helping those in need. Rawlins has comprehensive health care, room for family growth, and a school system that inspires excellence with small classroom sizes providing quality education for all students.

Opportunities

• Competitive Pay: Starting pay for a new Communications Officer is $39,846 a year. Lateral Communications Officers are highly encouraged to apply with starting wages dependent on experience.
• We offer paid overtime.
• Communications Officers are eligible to receive predetermined hourly increases for certifications and educational degrees.
• Paid Insurance Premiums: The City of Rawlins pays all employee insurance premiums, a savings of $320 a month and $3840 a year for a family.
• Pension: You are eligible for a 20-year retirement at 50% of your top five earning years, 62.5% at 25 years, and 75% after 30 years. No State Income Tax.
• Citizens of Wyoming do not pay personal or corporate state income taxes, no retirement income taxes, and enjoy low property and sales tax rates.
• Paid Academy: All new Communications Officers will attend the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy. The Rawlins Police Department pays for the academy tuition while also paying the Communication Officer's salary.

Job Duties

• Analyze and transmit appropriate information to law enforcement, fire, ambulance and other personnel.
• Answer 911 lines and non-emergent lines and take the appropriate action for the caller by dispatching the appropriate agency.
• Record calls and activities.
• Maintain records of cases and activities.
• Maintain confidential information.
• Interview callers to determine their needs.
• Operate NCIC/NLETS computer terminal and auxiliary equipment, pagers, computers, and a wide variety of office equipment.
• Provide general assistance to the public in preparing complaints and reports and in providing information.
• Responding to emergency and non-emergency situations.

Requirements

• 18 Years Old
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• U.S. Citizen
• Strong Moral Character
• No felony or domestic violence convictions