Emergency Dispatcher: Police/Fire/EMS

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Leipsic (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance

Continuing education

Shift differentials

Certification incentives

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Leipsic, OH is seeking Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses across law enforcement, fire services, and EMS. The role involves processing calls, assigning radio channels, and prioritizing incidents to ensure rapid, safe responses.

Ideal candidates understand diverse response procedures, communicate clearly, and can adapt to changing priorities while working within established authority and training requirements.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Some agencies provide cross-training; 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 in Leipsic, OH is seeking Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses across law enforcement, fire services, and EMS. The role involves processing calls, assigning radio channels, and prioritizing incidents to ensure rapid, safe responses.

Ideal candidates understand diverse response procedures, communicate clearly, and can adapt to changing priorities while working within established authority and training requirements.