Combined Public Safety Dispatcher (Police/Fire/EMS)

National Public Safety Careers; Ericson (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers for Ericson, NE, to coordinate emergency responses across multiple agencies. The role requires clear communication, fast decision-making, and the ability to prioritize under pressure.

The dispatcher will process calls, verify details, assign units, monitor radio traffic, maintain records, and support interagency communications in a combined communications environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Cross-training may be provided by some agencies.
• Credentials (public safety telecommunicator, EMS dispatch, fire dispatch, or police dispatch) depending on assignment must be confirmed in the official vacancy.

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.

Skills

Clear communication

Multitasking

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers for Ericson, NE, to coordinate emergency responses across multiple agencies. The role requires clear communication, fast decision-making, and the ability to prioritize under pressure.

The dispatcher will process calls, verify details, assign units, monitor radio traffic, maintain records, and support interagency communications in a combined communications environment.