APCO Colorado

 

AWARDS NOMINATION PROCESS

 

 

Colorado APCO presents the following awards for outstanding performance.  Each award is listed below with a synopsis of the requirements for consideration.  Complete an award nomination packet and forward to the chapter at:

 

Colorado APCO

P.O. Box 16264

Golden, CO 80402

 

Or send via e-mail to the chapter president at:

 

DPRATT@CHAFFEESHERIFF.ORG

 

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NOMINATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1700 HOURS ON  MARCH 15, 2008

 

Time period for eligibility is April 1, 2007 and March 31, 2008.

 

 

TELECOMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD: This award is presented to an individual telecommunicator in recognition of their exemplary handling of a specific 9-1-1 or emergency call for service and /or their leadership and professionalism with the public safety field.  Consideration is given to skills and knowledge exhibited in the areas of communications and leadership, and the telecommunicator’s ability to respond to unusual or special circumstances.

 

Award Criteria: The nominee’s handling of a specific 9-1-1 or other emergency call should reflect his or her ability to Listen and comprehend the caller’s request for assistance; Take command of the conversation to obtain necessary information; Make independent decisions related to proper emergency response, Think and respond quickly and/or creatively as the emergency situation dictates; Reassure a frightened, confused or upset caller; Address the needs and concerns of the caller; Remain calm and maintain professional discipline in handling of the call; Respond to special circumstances, including coordinating multiple jurisdictional agency response or local resources other than public safety; Consistently exemplifies the roles and responsibilities of a professional public safety telecommunicator. 

Telecommunicator Nomination Form

 

 TRAINING COORDINATOR / OFFICER OF THE YEAR AWARD: This award is presented to an individual Training Coordinator/Officer in recognition of their outstanding services as an instructor of an ongoing training program for Telecommunicators. This includes Telecommunicators and/or Supervisor who have a major responsibility for the training of staff.

Award Criteria: The nominee should demonstrate the following: Positive attitude toward all aspects of the job; Willingness to be a team player; Professionalism and pride in quality of work; Ability to earn and maintain respect and high esteem of co-workers; Comprehensive and thorough knowledge of the profession; Creativity and flexibility in task assignments and capabilities; Ability to demonstrate considerable skills in the principles and practices of personnel training and administration; Job performance above and beyond the call of duty.

Training Coordinator Nomination Form

 

SHIFT SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR AWARD: This award is presented to an individual Shift Supervisor in recognition of their outstanding service as a Shift Supervisor of Telecommunicators and for the exceptional professionalism in the field of emergency communications that is demonstrated on a daily basis.

Award Criteria: The nominee should demonstrate a positive attitude toward all aspects of the job: Ability and willingness to be a leader and a team player; Professionalism and pride in quality of work, including the work of subordinates; Comprehensive and thorough knowledge of the profession; Flexibility in task assignments and capabilities; Ability to demonstrate leadership in the various situations of day-to-day operations of the Communications Center; Job performance above and beyond the call of duty.

Shift Supervisor Nomination Form

 

RF TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD: This award is presented to an individual employee who through their work as a Radio Technician, 9-1-1 Addressing Technician, CAD Technician, or other support position has played a significant role in enhancing emergency communications in their jurisdiction.

Award Criteria: The nominee should demonstrate a positive attitude toward all aspects of their job; Demonstrate the ability and willingness to work as a part of a team; Possess a comprehensive and thorough knowledge of their field; Make independent decisions related to the performance of their job; Ability to earn and maintain respect and high esteem of co-workers; Job performance above and beyond the call of duty.