Emergency Dispatch Specialist: Police/Fire/EMS

National Public Safety Careers; Hopwood (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Shift differentials

Certification incentives

Paid leave

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers for opportunities in Fairchance, PA. Dispatchers coordinate emergency responses across multiple services, process calls, verify details, and route units using public safety radio systems.

The role requires clear communication, the ability to adapt to changing priorities, and coordination of multi-agency resources while following training and authority levels.Candidates may rotate shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays,

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Experience in one or more dispatch disciplines may be required.
• Certifications may be required depending on the assignment.

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.

Skills

Clear communication

Prioritization

Coordination

Radio operations

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Public safety radio systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers for opportunities in Fairchance, PA. Dispatchers coordinate emergency responses across multiple services, process calls, verify details, and route units using public safety radio systems.

The role requires clear communication, the ability to adapt to changing priorities, and coordination of multi-agency resources while following training and authority levels.Candidates may rotate shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays,