Emergency Communications Specialist: Police/Fire/EMS

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Nellysford (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks skilled Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers in Nelson, VA. You will coordinate emergency responses across law enforcement, fire services, and emergency medical services in a combined communications environment, processing calls and managing radio assignments for multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities include verifying incident details, prioritizing calls, dispatching units per approved plans, coordinating multi-agency responses, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• Some agencies provide cross-training, while others require experience in one or more dispatch disciplines before appointment.

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 seeks skilled Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers in Nelson, VA. You will coordinate emergency responses across law enforcement, fire services, and emergency medical services in a combined communications environment, processing calls and managing radio assignments for multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities include verifying incident details, prioritizing calls, dispatching units per approved plans, coordinating multi-agency responses, and maintaining records.