Emergency Communications Dispatcher (Police/Fire/EMS)

National Public Safety Careers; Adams (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance resources

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is recruiting for Police/Fire/EMS dispatch positions in Adams, OK. Duties include processing calls, verifying details, prioritizing incidents, and coordinating units across multiple emergency services.

The role involves monitoring radio channels, ensuring accurate records, and facilitating interagency communications while adhering to training, authority limits, and credential requirements. HS diploma or equivalent is typically required.

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.
• Applicants may need public safety telecommunicator, emergency medical dispatch, fire dispatch, or police dispatch 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

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is recruiting for Police/Fire/EMS dispatch positions in Adams, OK. Duties include processing calls, verifying details, prioritizing incidents, and coordinating units across multiple emergency services.

The role involves monitoring radio channels, ensuring accurate records, and facilitating interagency communications while adhering to training, authority limits, and credential requirements. HS diploma or equivalent is typically required.