Dispatcher I

Department: Sheriff’s Office

Reports to: Dispatch Director or designee

New salary range as of 01/01/2026: $28.67 - $30.10/hour

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, hourly

Position closes: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis

NOTE: Forty (40) hours of shift work each week, shifts are a mix of days, nights, weekends and holidays. Must be willing and able to work all shifts.

When it comes to benefits, Teller County is committed to offering a comprehensive, affordable benefits package that meets the needs of our employees and their families.

· Two Meritain Aetna health plans to choose from –the County pays 50% to 100% of the premium depending on the plan you choose

· HSA plan – the County contributes $1,250 for employee only and $2,500 for employee plus one or more dependents

· Telehealth/Teledoc options – access quality healthcare from the comfort of your home, during your lunch break or while traveling

· Dental, Vision and Prescription drug coverage

· Basic and voluntary life coverage

· 401a retirement plan – employees contribute 4% and the County matches 8%. You are fully vested in five years.

· 457b deferred comp plans – both pre- and post-tax options available

· Time Off: Paid vacation, sick, 12 holidays, 1 floating holiday

· Aflac, wellness programs, EAP, education assistance, employee discounts, uniform allowance

Click here to review our full benefits package.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under general supervision, performs work in receiving and prioritizing emergency and other calls for service from the Sheriff’s Department, fire, emergency medical and related services and informs and dispatches response units and prepares and maintains a variety of records.

Work Schedule/Characteristics: Forty (40) hours of shift work each week, shifts are a mix of days, nights, weekends and holidays. Must be willing and able to work all shifts.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties and responsibilities listed below are central to the job and the employee must be able to perform each function satisfactorily. This list is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities and is intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

(1) Receive and respond to telephone and radio requests for officer assistance and information; receive and dispatch radio messages to all units (to include but not limited to: Patrol, Code Enforcement, Division of Gaming, Division of Wildlife, U.S. Forest Service, Colorado State Parks, Animal Control, Fire Departments, Ambulances, Emergency Medical Services, as well as other agencies) when on the County frequency.

(2) Determine the nature and priority of calls. Provide information on calls that do not require officer response.

(3) Process requests from deputies for information regarding vehicle ownership verification, driver’s license status, outstanding wants/warrants on persons, vehicles and stolen property, projected weather conditions and address validation by resident’s name or known street number, perform records checks.

(4) Monitor other law enforcement agencies and communicate with them when appropriate.

(5) Using a computer, enter and retrieve information for authorized personnel pertaining to criminal warrants, stolen property, stolen vehicles, run file searches, assign case numbers to calls and provide any assistance possible to deputies and others.

(6) Maintain radio log or recording.

(7) Receive and transmit calls from the hearing impaired.

(8) Maintain and operate E-911 computer system.

(9) Monitor numerous radio frequencies; monitor activities to assist in ensuring safety of personnel.

(10) Operate recording machines and preserve tapes.

(11) Clean dispatch office and restrooms.

(12) Train to maintain certifications.