Emergency Communications Supervisor
Salary
$93,662.40 - $131,123.20 Annually
Location
FC 2501 Midpoint, CO
Job Type
Regular
Job Number
202600158
Department
Sheriffs
Opening Date
04/10/2026
Closing Date
5/10/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Overview
One Agency, One Mission: Public Safety
The Larimer County Sheriff's Office is looking for an Emergency Communications Supervisor to oversee and supervise our Emergency Communications Operators. This is a hands-on supervisory role with assigned shifts. The position requires availability for shifts in a 24/7 environment, including weekends and holidays, and flexibility to meet operational needs as necessary.
The Emergency Communications Supervisor will provide administrative and supervisory support to the Communications Center, train staff, and perform the duties of an Emergency Communications Operator, including dispatching law enforcement, fire, medical, and emergency services personnel and equipment.
View the full job description at https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Emergency_Communications_Supervisor
Responsibilities
What Youll Be Doing:
Supervisors have mastery-level knowledge of all Emergency Communications Operator duties and serve in that capacity, as well as functioning as Communications Training Officers for trainees when necessary.
Exercise direct and indirect supervision of Emergency Communications Operators.
Provide administrative support to the Communications Manager by collaborating on schedules, policies, procedures, training, goals and objectives of the Communications Center.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse population to include the public, staff, other criminal justice agency personnel, county government staff and volunteers.
Learn applicable Sheriff's Office policies and procedures pertaining to the dispatch of law enforcement, fire and medical for the county and user agencies.
What Were Looking For:
Effective communication, both verbally and in writing via various forms of communication.
An understanding of employee development practices, including training, mentoring and preparing written evaluations or performance-related documentation.
Work in a fast-paced environment, exercise good judgment and prioritize tasks to maintain efficient operation of the communications center.
Ability to adopt emerging technologies enhancing team collaboration and productivity.
Honest and ethical professional who can guide a team through changes and challenges.
Qualifications
We encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a roles needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.
Two (2) years of increasingly responsible duties in a communications center required; experience working for a law enforcement agency preferred
High School diploma or GED required
Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR, EMD, NCIC/CCIC certifications required
Benefits:
Heres what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
Short and Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
457(b) Deferred Compensation.
Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays
Click here to view more information on Larimer Countys Benefits.
Supplemental Information
Schedule:
Full-time position with availability to work on shift schedule as required.
Weekend days may vary but will be required, including holidays.
Ability to carry a pager and be in an on-call status as backup and to cover vacations.
Hiring Process:
Complete online application
Pre-employment questionnaire
Assessment testing
Background investigation
Polygraph examination
Leadership Interview
Written psychological test
Pre-employment medical exam and drug screen
Leadership final approval
Applicants must meet all of the following:
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Cannot have a felony conviction
No convictions involving domestic violence
No use of illegal drugs within the past five years
Other Information to Note:
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. Successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result. The Sheriff's Office prohibits possession of marijuana by employees under any circumstances and expects employees to comply with federal law.
In order to be considered, you must get a Letter of Support from your chain of command and submit the Letter of Support with your application by the close of the job posting. Please use the following process for your Letter of Support:
Submit your Letter of Intent to your direct supervisor.
Your direct supervisor will then write a Letter of Support and route that Letter of Support through your chain of command.
Your next level supervisor/manager endorses your direct supervisors Letter of Support.
Your mid-level manager then endorses your Letter of Support.
Your Division Commander then endorses your Letter of Support.
Submit your fully endorsed Letter of Support along with your application.
Recruitment Contact: Rachel Nye nyerm@co.larimer.co.us or 970-498-5510.
Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.
For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.
Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:
Click here to view information on Larimer Countys Benefits.
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Are you a current employee of the Larimer County Sheriffs Office?
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If you answered "yes" to being a current LCSO Employee, have you successfully completed your one year of probation at the time of this application?
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Do you currently possess at least a high school diploma or GED certificate?
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Do you have experience working in a law enforcement communications center?
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Do you have two (2) years of progressively responsible duties in an emergency communications center, working with Fire, Medical or Public Safety Responders?
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Do you have experience handling multiple emergency and non-emergency phone calls in a Primary, Secondary, or Alternate PSAP?
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Do you have experience operation and managing multiple radio frequencies, coordinating emergency personnel and apparatus?
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
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Have you ever been convicted of assault of any kind?
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Have you ever been convicted of domestic violence?
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Have you ever been convicted of, or received a deferred sentence, deferred judgment, or a deferred prosecution for a petty offense, misdemeanor traffic offense, (excluding civil traffic infractions), municipal code violation (excluding civil traffic infractions), misdemeanor, or felony, or been adjudicated as a juvenile for an offense that is public record? A yes answer does not automatically disqualify you from employment, since the nature and date of the offense, the job for which you are applying, and other factors will be considered.
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If you answered "Yes" to any of the questions about convictions, please list and explain the offense(s), location, nature, and facts of the offense and the final disposition of the charges.
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Have you ever tried or used any illegal drugs, including mushrooms, and prescription medication not prescribed to you (not including marijuana)?
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If you answered "Yes" to the question above, list types of drugs and dates (month/year) of last use for each. If you have never used illegal drugs, state "N/A."
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Please choose one of the Larimer County guiding principles listed that you feel most applies to you and this position - Larimer County will add value to the lives of its citizens today and in the future by:
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Employer Larimer County