Emergency Communications Dispatcher — Police, Fire & EMS

National Public Safety Careers; Saint Pete Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

EAP / Employee assistance

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks qualified Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers for positions in St. Pete Beach, FL.

These roles coordinate emergency responses across police, fire, and medical services, handling calls and radio assignments within defined procedures and authority. The job requires clear communication, the ability to adapt to changing priorities, and the capacity to work within training and agency guidelines.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Some agencies provide cross-training or 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks qualified Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers for positions in St. Pete Beach, FL.

These roles coordinate emergency responses across police, fire, and medical services, handling calls and radio assignments within defined procedures and authority. The job requires clear communication, the ability to adapt to changing priorities, and the capacity to work within training and agency guidelines.