Emergency Services Dispatcher (Police/Fire/EMS)

National Public Safety Careers; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Shift differentials

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers in Catalina, AZ to coordinate emergency responses across multiple agencies. The role involves processing calls, verifying incident details, and dispatching units according to established plans.

Candidates typically need a high school diploma and may require specific public safety credentials; training and background checks are required. The position may involve shift work and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Credentials may be required depending on assignment; cross-training may be provided.

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 is seeking Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers in Catalina, AZ to coordinate emergency responses across multiple agencies. The role involves processing calls, verifying incident details, and dispatching units according to established plans.

Candidates typically need a high school diploma and may require specific public safety credentials; training and background checks are required. The position may involve shift work and potential overtime.