Emergency Dispatcher: Police/Fire/EMS (Multi-Agency)

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Whitehouse Station (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Whitehouse, NJ seeks Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses across law enforcement, fire services and EMS in a combined communications environment.

You will process requests, verify incident details, prioritize calls, dispatch units, and maintain incident records while staying within training and authority. Some positions require specific credentials depending on assignment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• Some agencies provide cross-training.
• Others require experience in one or more dispatch disciplines before appointment.
• Required certifications, accepted providers, and deadlines must be confirmed in the official vacancy.

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.

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Whitehouse, NJ seeks Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses across law enforcement, fire services and EMS in a combined communications environment.

You will process requests, verify incident details, prioritize calls, dispatch units, and maintain incident records while staying within training and authority. Some positions require specific credentials depending on assignment.