Emergency Dispatcher: Police, Fire & EMS Coordination

National Public Safety Careers; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Shift differentials

Certification incentives

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers for Pitkin, Colorado. Dispatchers coordinate emergency responses across police, fire, and medical services, processing calls and assigning units in a combined communications environment.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma; some agencies require dispatcher credentials. Positions may involve nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime, with comprehensive benefits and ongoing training provided.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Public safety telecommunicator credentials may be required depending on the assignment.
• Official vacancy will confirm required certifications and deadlines.

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

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers for Pitkin, Colorado. Dispatchers coordinate emergency responses across police, fire, and medical services, processing calls and assigning units in a combined communications environment.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma; some agencies require dispatcher credentials. Positions may involve nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime, with comprehensive benefits and ongoing training provided.