Emergency Communications Dispatcher — Police/Fire/EMS

National Public Safety Careers; Stanton (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Shift differentials

Certification incentives

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking qualified individuals for Police/Fire/EMS Dispatcher roles in Stanton, Alabama. Responsibilities include coordinating responses across police, fire, rescue, and EMS, verifying incident details, and dispatching units per established plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and may need specific dispatcher credentials depending on assignment. Training, certifications, and background checks are part of the onboarding process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Some agencies provide cross-training; others require experience in one or more dispatch disciplines before appointment.
• Required credentials, accepted providers, and deadlines must be confirmed in the official vacancy.

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 recognized equivalent

Public safety telecommunicator credential

Emergency medical dispatch credential

Fire dispatch credential

Police dispatch credential

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking qualified individuals for Police/Fire/EMS Dispatcher roles in Stanton, Alabama. Responsibilities include coordinating responses across police, fire, rescue, and EMS, verifying incident details, and dispatching units per established plans.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and may need specific dispatcher credentials depending on assignment. Training, certifications, and background checks are part of the onboarding process.