Emergency Communications Dispatcher – Police/Fire/EMS

National Public Safety Careers; Balsam Grove (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance resources

Continuing education

Shift differential incentives

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police/Fire/EMS Dispatcher opportunities in Balsam, NC. Duties include processing requests involving police, fire, rescue, and medical assistance, verifying incident details, and dispatching appropriate units according to approved response plans.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent. Training, background checks, and credentials may be required by the assignment; shifts may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime to ensure

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Applicants may need dispatch credentials; verify required certifications in the 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

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police/Fire/EMS Dispatcher opportunities in Balsam, NC. Duties include processing requests involving police, fire, rescue, and medical assistance, verifying incident details, and dispatching appropriate units according to approved response plans.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent. Training, background checks, and credentials may be required by the assignment; shifts may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime to ensure