Emergency Communications Dispatcher - Police/Fire/EMS (24/7)

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Red Lake Falls (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Red Lake, MN is seeking Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses across law enforcement, fire services, and emergency medical services in a combined communications environment.

Responsibilities include processing calls, verifying incident details, prioritizing actions, and dispatching units according to approved response plans; training and interagency coordination are essential, with emphasis on confidentiality and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.

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 Red Lake, MN is seeking Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses across law enforcement, fire services, and emergency medical services in a combined communications environment.

Responsibilities include processing calls, verifying incident details, prioritizing actions, and dispatching units according to approved response plans; training and interagency coordination are essential, with emphasis on confidentiality and accuracy.