Emergency Communications Dispatcher – Police, Fire & EMS

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

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses in Lott, Texas. You will process calls, assign units, and maintain incident records in a combined communications environment.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; credentials may be required per agency vacancy. Positions involve shift rotations, nights, weekends, overtime, and on-going training and certifications vary by employer.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Some agencies provide cross-training, while others require experience in one or more dispatch disciplines before appointment.

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 seeks Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses in Lott, Texas. You will process calls, assign units, and maintain incident records in a combined communications environment.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; credentials may be required per agency vacancy. Positions involve shift rotations, nights, weekends, overtime, and on-going training and certifications vary by employer.