Position provides emergency and non-emergency dispatch services by monitoring and answering multiple phone lines; processes, prioritizes, and utilizes the radio system to ensure proper deployment of police, fire, and emergency units. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to handle multiple demands simultaneously, deal with interruptions, respond to difficult situations under time constraints, and maintains composure during emergencies. Must possess keyboarding skills equivalent typing 35 w.p.m.; be able to work various rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays. The applications will be used to fill current and anticipated position vacancies. Starting salary $11.89/hr. Apply City of Sterling Personnel/HR Department, 421 No. 4th Street, P.O. Box 4000, Sterling, CO 80751-0400 until filled. (970)522-9700. EOE

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SUMMER RECREATIONAL

Hiring for seasonal recreation positions: Youth Softball Umpires & Scorekeepers; Adult Softball Umpires & Scorekeepers; Water Safety Instructors and Lifeguards. Positions vary in salary. Lifeguards & WSI applicants must have current certifications. Applications will be accepted until September 5, 2008. Pick up job description & application at Information Desk, HR Department, 421 N. 4th Street, P. O. Box 4000, Sterling, CO 80751-0400. (970)522-9700 Application is also available at www.sterlingcolo.com EOE

City of Sterling, CO (12,916) is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. Sterling is located on I-76 125 mi. NE of Denver. Staring salary is $32,553 per year; Colorado P.O.S.T. certification or its equivalent. Colorado P.O.S.T. requires out-of-state lateral entrants to have 3 years previous law enforcement experience and will be required to become P.O.S.T. certified within 6 months of hire. City will assist with expenses for P.O.S.T. certification. Lateral entrants starting wage rate DOQ. Benefits; 12 hr shifts, FPPA Retirement System (FICA replacement plan), take home vehicle, side arm and uniforms supplied by department, generous Paid Time Off policy; Health and Dental insurance available after 30 day waiting period with 10% employee premium contribution for either single or family basic plans; City paid STD and LTD insurance, 125 Plan and deferred compensation plans. Apply City of Sterling, HR Department, 421 No. 4th Street, P. O. Box 4000, Sterling, CO 80751-0400. (970) 522-9700. Application and cover sheet are available on the City website, www.sterlingcolo.com. Testing will be scheduled after receiving application.