Emergency Dispatcher: Police, Fire & EMS

National Public Safety Careers; Aberdeen (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers in Westport, WA is seeking Police/Fire/EMS Dispatcher applicants to coordinate emergency responses across multiple services within a unified communications environment. The role involves processing calls, verifying incident details, and determining resource needs while following agency procedures and training requirements.

Dispatchers may rotate shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Some agencies provide cross-training, while others require experience in one or more dispatch disciplines before appointment.
• Applicants may need public safety telecommunicator, emergency medical dispatch, fire dispatch, or police dispatch credentials 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

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers in Westport, WA is seeking Police/Fire/EMS Dispatcher applicants to coordinate emergency responses across multiple services within a unified communications environment. The role involves processing calls, verifying incident details, and determining resource needs while following agency procedures and training requirements.

Dispatchers may rotate shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.