Accepting ongoing applications
Salary Range: $61,217 - $89,351 (with additional earning potential through an average of 225 hours of overtime annually)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicants must be 18 years of age with a high school diploma, GED, or post-high school education at a technical or college level with two (2) years of related experience is preferred. Candidates with less experience who possess comparable public safety experience will also be considered including military communications. All qualified candidates will go through our selection process that includes successfully passing a CritiCall test and a panel interview. *Candidates must attach a copy of their resume and cover letter with their application package to be considered.* |
For job information and videos about our Dispatchers, please click the links below!
A Day in the Life – Dispatcher YouTube video
South Metro Fire Rescue’s compensation philosophy is designed to attract and retain highly skilled and motivated employees. As such, SMFR’s compensation is more than base pay. All regular fulltime SMFR employees enjoy a total compensation package including: base wages, leave accruals, medical, dental, vision and life insurance employer paid premiums, Retiree Health Savings, Death & Disability and employer paid pension contributions as well as a positive work culture including a robust Fitness, Wellness and Rehabilitation Program, educational opportunities and support, job security and other positive non-monetary values which are intended to collectively position SMFR as an employer of choice in its geographic area. SMFR recognizes that being an employer of choice has different meaning to different people depending on what elements a person highly values. But SMFR's overall goal is to be a great place to work.
2026 COMPENSATION:
Dispatcher I | $42.95 /hour |
Dispatcher II | $37.42 /hour |
Dispatcher III | $32.82/hour |