Combined Public Safety Dispatcher: Police, Fire & EMS

National Public Safety Careers; Swannanoa (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid leave

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers lists Police/Fire/EMS Dispatcher opportunities in Swannanoa, NC. Dispatchers coordinate emergency responses across police, fire, and EMS in a combined communications environment.

The role requires clear communication, quick assessment of priorities, and routing calls per approved plans. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; cross‑training and credentials may be needed depending on the assignment.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.

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 lists Police/Fire/EMS Dispatcher opportunities in Swannanoa, NC. Dispatchers coordinate emergency responses across police, fire, and EMS in a combined communications environment.

The role requires clear communication, quick assessment of priorities, and routing calls per approved plans. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; cross‑training and credentials may be needed depending on the assignment.