Emergency Communications Dispatcher – Police/Fire/EMS

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

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks qualified Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers for positions located at MC Intyre, PA. The role involves coordinating emergency responses across police, fire, and EMS in a combined communications environment, processing calls, and managing radio assignments within training and authority levels.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma or equivalent, with some agencies offering cross-training.

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 qualified Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers for positions located at MC Intyre, PA. The role involves coordinating emergency responses across police, fire, and EMS in a combined communications environment, processing calls, and managing radio assignments within training and authority levels.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma or equivalent, with some agencies offering cross-training.