Dispatcher

Accepting ongoing applications

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!

Dispatch Job Description

“I Tried 911” video

A Day in the Life – Dispatcher YouTube video

• Flexible Schedule:
  • Modified Kelly Schedule/Berkley Schedule:
    • On-Off-On-Off-On-Off for 4 days
    • Currently, we offer 24 shifts
      • 18 hours worked with 6 hours of sleep time
  • Holiday pay for holidays worked
• Advancement Opportunities:
  • Growth: Lead Dispatcher, Dispatch Supervisor
  • Specialties: Incident Dispatch Team (IDT), Certified Training Officer (CTO), Public Education Team
  • Candidates progress through an annual pay progression based on performance and meeting the requirements of the next pay tier
• Benefits: 
  • Robust benefits package with medical, dental, and vision
  • PTO plans
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program and more!

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: 

$42.95 /hour

$37.42 /hour

$32.82/hour

$29.43/hour