Emergency Communications Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Adrian Mines (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers for De Lancey, PA. These roles coordinate emergency responses across police, fire, and EMS, processing calls and managing radio assignments in a combined communications environment.

Responsibilities include verifying incident details, prioritizing calls, and dispatching units per approved plans. Applicants should have a high school diploma and may require credentials based on the assignment.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Some agencies provide cross-training for dispatch disciplines.
• Applicants may need credentials depending on the assignment.

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

Prioritization

Coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers for De Lancey, PA. These roles coordinate emergency responses across police, fire, and EMS, processing calls and managing radio assignments in a combined communications environment.

Responsibilities include verifying incident details, prioritizing calls, and dispatching units per approved plans. Applicants should have a high school diploma and may require credentials based on the assignment.