Emergency Communications Dispatcher (Police/Fire/EMS)

Public Safety Dispatch Network; O'Kean (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical, dental, and vision coverage

retirement benefits

paid leave

employee-assistance resources

continuing education

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in O Kean, AR is seeking Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, process calls, and manage radio assignments across police, fire, and EMS. You will work in a combined communications environment, ensuring accurate incident details and effective prioritization.

Applicants should understand dispatch procedures, communicate clearly, and adapt to changing priorities while following training and authority limits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognised equivalent.
• Some agencies provide cross-training, others require experience in one or more dispatch disciplines.

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.

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in O Kean, AR is seeking Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses, process calls, and manage radio assignments across police, fire, and EMS. You will work in a combined communications environment, ensuring accurate incident details and effective prioritization.

Applicants should understand dispatch procedures, communicate clearly, and adapt to changing priorities while following training and authority limits.