Emergency Communications Dispatcher - Police/Fire/EMS

National Public Safety Careers; Platteville (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance resources

Continuing education

Shift differentials

Certification incentives

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses across law enforcement, fire services, and EMS in Grant, LA. You will process calls, verify incident details, and route resources in a fast-paced, multi-agency environment.

This role requires clear communication, the ability to adapt to changing priorities, and adherence to training and authority. A high school diploma is commonly required, with credentials varying by assignment; background checks

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required; cross-training or prior dispatch experience may be required by some agencies.
• Applicants may need public safety telecommunicator, emergency medical dispatch, fire dispatch, or police dispatch credentials depending on assignment.
• Required certifications, providers, and deadlines must be verified in the official vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Process requests involving police, fire, rescue, and medical assistance.
• Verify locations, incident details, and 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses across law enforcement, fire services, and EMS in Grant, LA. You will process calls, verify incident details, and route resources in a fast-paced, multi-agency environment.

This role requires clear communication, the ability to adapt to changing priorities, and adherence to training and authority. A high school diploma is commonly required, with credentials varying by assignment; background checks