Emergency Communications Dispatcher – Police, Fire & EMS

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Pen Mar (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Mar Lin, PA seeks Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses across police, fire, and EMS. The role requires clear communication, prioritization of incidents, and coordination of multiple agencies with trained response plans.

Responsibilities include processing requests, verifying details, dispatching units, and maintaining incident records. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; some agencies offer cross-training and may

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.
• Applicants may need public safety telecommunicator, emergency medical dispatch, fire dispatch, or police dispatch credentials depending on the assignment.

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

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Mar Lin, PA seeks Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses across police, fire, and EMS. The role requires clear communication, prioritization of incidents, and coordination of multiple agencies with trained response plans.

Responsibilities include processing requests, verifying details, dispatching units, and maintaining incident records. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; some agencies offer cross-training and may