Emergency Communications Dispatcher - Police, Fire & EMS

National Public Safety Careers; Clanton (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance resources

Continuing education

Shift differentials

Certification incentives

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers for Stanton, AL. You will coordinate emergency responses across police, fire, and EMS, process calls, and manage radio assignments in a combined communications environment.

The position requires understanding response procedures, clear communication, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities while working within training and authority guidelines. Typical duties include prioritizing incidents and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Some agencies provide cross-training and credentials depending on 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

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers for Stanton, AL. You will coordinate emergency responses across police, fire, and EMS, process calls, and manage radio assignments in a combined communications environment.

The position requires understanding response procedures, clear communication, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities while working within training and authority guidelines. Typical duties include prioritizing incidents and maintaining records.