Emergency Communications Dispatcher: Police/Fire/EMS

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

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers in Attica, KS seeks a public safety dispatcher to support police, fire, rescue and medical communications. You will process requests, verify locations and incident details, and dispatch units according to approved response plans.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, may undergo cross-training, and must pass background screening. The job may require night, weekend, and holiday shifts with overtime, depending on the agency.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Cross-training may be provided by some agencies.

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 in Attica, KS seeks a public safety dispatcher to support police, fire, rescue and medical communications. You will process requests, verify locations and incident details, and dispatch units according to approved response plans.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, may undergo cross-training, and must pass background screening. The job may require night, weekend, and holiday shifts with overtime, depending on the agency.