Emergency Services Operator
Employment Type: 0 - Full-time Regular
Pay Range: $58,867.00 - 88,301.00
Location: Castle Rock, CO
Elected Office / Department: SHERIFF
Job Number: req3188
Closing Date: 5/22/2026
Definition of Work: This is an entry-level position within General Duties: To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life or damage to Supervision Exercised: May provide operational supervision Supervision Received: Reports administratively to an Emergency Services Examples of Duties and Responsibilities: Consequence of Error: Failure to properly perform the duties of this position may result in the loss of life, damage to public and private property and natural resources.
the Emergency Services Unit (ESU) of the Office of Emergency Management (OEM). The incumbent works in the field to prevent,
mitigate and respond to emergencies. This position requires flying in helicopters in support
of emergencies and for training purposes.
property or the environment as a result of natural or human caused events or action. Help implement an integrated
wildland fire management and all-hazard response program that addresses the core tenets of prevention,
response and recovery designed to prevent and/or mitigate loss of life and damage to property.
of personnel assigned to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) Wildland Fire Handcrew.
Supervisor. May report operationally to an Emergency Services Senior Operator.
on-scene to wildland fires and other emergencies.
as a Helitack Crew Member and respond to wildfires by flying in
helicopters, coordinating air-to-ground fire suppression operations, and supporting
logistical missions.
in fighting wildland fires and other disasters and fill incident command
positions as qualified and needed during initial attack and extended attack incidents.
Senior Operators in coordinating and implementing hazardous fuels
reduction projects utilizing specialized and heavy equipment to mitigate damage from wildland
fires.
quality and compliance of incident reports, timesheets, leave requests,
injury reports, and such other departmental forms as needed.
and maintain certifications and training as required by the Sheriff for
Limited Commission status and enforce criminal ordinance violations within the
scope of authority as determined by the Sheriff.
the scope of authority determined by the Sheriff, respond to calls for
service and utilize independent discretion in determining appropriate courses of
action regarding criminal or potentially criminal violations of appropriate ordinances and statutes.
Senior Operators in delivering public presentations on emergency services
topics.
Senior Operators in delivering wildland fire suppression training courses
and certification tests to DCSO and Douglas County staff and other agency
personnel.
training courses, meetings and conferences to stay current on best
practices and state of the art equipment, strategies and tactics.
duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience: Special Requirements: Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in the field. Field work may be performed under any weather and lighting conditions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Under emergency situations, the environment may be of a more serious nature such as being exposed to smoke from fires, hazardous materials, natural disaster scenes and inclement weather. This position requires flying in aircraft during emergencies and for training purposes. Contacts: This position has daily contact with other Sheriff’s Office and County department members, employees of other jurisdictions, various Local, State and Federal Officials, and the general public. Independent Judgment: Work is performed under the operational supervision of Senior Operators. Under emergency response situations, incumbent is relied upon to make critical, timely and independent decisions that may impact lives and property. Note: The successful applicant must be able to perform ALL the above job functions, unassisted, and at a pace and level of performance consistent with actual job requirements. These duties are intended to be illustrative only and are not intended to be all-inclusive.
school graduate or GED. Bachelor’s degree in forestry, fire management, natural resource management, biological sciences, agriculture
or closely related field is preferred.
years of experience in wildland firefighting or related field is required.
as an NWCG Helicopter Crewmember (HECM) is also preferred.
combination of appropriate education and experience can be considered
for well-qualified candidates.
is defined as experience that equipped the incumbent with the particular
knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that
is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
include work on fire management plans, assisting in fuels management, documenting hazardous
fuels in various environments, participating in prescribed burns or serving as a wildland
firefighter.
include: TFLD, STLD, CRWB, ENGB, HEQB, FELB, ICT4, FAL1, HMGB and HECM.
already qualified as NWCG Helicopter Crewmember (HECM), must successfully
attain HECM qualification within three years of hire date.
and ability to fly in helicopters during emergencies.
to obtain and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license during employment
at DCSO.
to maintain arduous NWCG Qualifications as required.
to successfully pass training requirements for Limited Commission status
as required by the Sheriff.
of the National Incident Management System, fire suppression and EMS
operations and procedures.
wildland firefighting experience on the fireline is a mandatory
requirement.
of Colorado statutes related to the Sheriff’s Fire Warden responsibilities
and ordinances pertinent to Limited Commission enforcement responsibilities.
to work outdoors in adverse conditions for extended periods of time.
to perform under stress and perform physical demands consistent with all
essential job functions, such as lifting 40lbs from a standing position and walking up a
steep grade at high elevations for 30 minutes.
correctable to 20/20.
to pass qualifying exams and background checks.
to work on-call on a rotating basis as required, 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week. 365 days a year.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
In the event of an emergency/disaster in or near the County, all County employees are expected to make every effort to be available to assist the County Manager, Elected/Appointed Officials and Department Directors to ensure the continued operation of any and all necessary County functions. This may mean being available to perform additional duties and hours beyond what is normally required. In the event that an exempt employee does work more than 40 hours a week in support of County operations during an emergency, such employee may receive overtime or other appropriate wage compensation in accordance with existing County policies or at the discretion of the County.