Emergency Dispatcher — Police, Fire & EMS

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Amador City (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance

Continuing education

Shift differentials

Certification incentives

Job summary

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

The role involves processing calls, verifying locations, prioritizing incidents, and dispatching appropriate units while maintaining incident records and complying with agency procedures. On-site work with shift rotations is common.

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.

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

Job description

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

The role involves processing calls, verifying locations, prioritizing incidents, and dispatching appropriate units while maintaining incident records and complying with agency procedures. On-site work with shift rotations is common.