24/7 Public Safety Dispatcher - Police, Fire & EMS

National Public Safety Careers; Maplewood (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses across multiple services in Wood, PA. This role involves handling calls, verifying incident details, and coordinating units according to established response plans.

Applicants should typically have a high school diploma and may require cross-training or prior dispatch experience. The position requires availability for various shifts, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Some agencies provide cross-training, while others require experience in one or more dispatch disciplines before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Process requests involving police, fire, rescue, and medical assistance
• Verify locations, incident details, and immediate hazards
• Apply discipline-specific procedures to prioritize and route calls
• Dispatch appropriate units according to approved response plans
• Coordinate incidents requiring more than one emergency service
• Monitor radio traffic, unit availability, and requests for assistance
• Provide approved caller instructions when trained and authorized
• Maintain incident records and support interagency communications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses across multiple services in Wood, PA. This role involves handling calls, verifying incident details, and coordinating units according to established response plans.

Applicants should typically have a high school diploma and may require cross-training or prior dispatch experience. The position requires availability for various shifts, including nights and weekends.