Emergency Communications Dispatcher: Police, Fire & EMS

National Public Safety Careers; Huntington (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave and benefits for continuing

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers for Roanoke, IN. This role coordinates emergency responses across multiple services in a combined communications environment and requires clear communication, prioritization, and adherence to authority limits.

Responsibilities include processing requests, verifying details, dispatching units, and coordinating interagency responses. A high school diploma is typically required; some agencies may require specific public safety

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Cross-training or prior dispatch experience may be preferred.
• Credentials or certifications for public safety dispatch may be required by some agencies.

Responsibilities

• Process requests involving police, fire, rescue, and medical assistance.
• Verify locations, incident details, and hazards.
• Prioritize and route calls using approved procedures.
• Dispatch appropriate units and coordinate multi-agency responses.
• Monitor radio traffic and unit availability; provide caller instructions as trained.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Prioritization

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Radio dispatch software

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers for Roanoke, IN. This role coordinates emergency responses across multiple services in a combined communications environment and requires clear communication, prioritization, and adherence to authority limits.

Responsibilities include processing requests, verifying details, dispatching units, and coordinating interagency responses. A high school diploma is typically required; some agencies may require specific public safety