Emergency Communications Dispatcher (Police/Fire/EMS)

National Public Safety Careers; Manassa (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers lists Police/Fire/EMS Dispatcher opportunities in Conejos, Colorado. These roles coordinate emergency responses across law enforcement, fire services, and EMS within a combined communications environment, processing calls and assigning units as required.

The work requires clear communication, situational awareness, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities. Operations may involve night shifts, weekends, holidays, and required overtime to support multiple

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some agencies provide cross-training; others require experience in one or more dispatch disciplines.
• Required certifications, if any, depend on assignment and must be confirmed in the official 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers lists Police/Fire/EMS Dispatcher opportunities in Conejos, Colorado. These roles coordinate emergency responses across law enforcement, fire services, and EMS within a combined communications environment, processing calls and assigning units as required.

The work requires clear communication, situational awareness, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities. Operations may involve night shifts, weekends, holidays, and required overtime to support multiple