Emergency Communications Dispatcher (Police/Fire/EMS)

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Georgetown (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

The Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses across law enforcement, fire services, and emergency medical services in a combined communications environment.

Responsibilities include processing requests, verifying incident details, prioritizing calls, dispatching units, and maintaining incident records while complying with training and licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Some agencies provide cross-training; prior dispatch experience may be needed.

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

The Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses across law enforcement, fire services, and emergency medical services in a combined communications environment.

Responsibilities include processing requests, verifying incident details, prioritizing calls, dispatching units, and maintaining incident records while complying with training and licensing requirements.