Multi-Agency Emergency Dispatcher | Police/Fire/EMS

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Gambell (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Public Safety Dispatch Network in Gambell, AK is seeking Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses across law enforcement, fire services, and emergency medical services. You will process calls, verify incident details, and assign units in line with approved response plans.

This role requires clear communication and the ability to adapt to changing priorities, while adhering to training requirements and established authority.

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.
• Applicants may need public safety telecommunicator, emergency medical dispatch, fire dispatch, or police dispatch credentials depending on the assignment.

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

The Public Safety Dispatch Network in Gambell, AK is seeking Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses across law enforcement, fire services, and emergency medical services. You will process calls, verify incident details, and assign units in line with approved response plans.

This role requires clear communication and the ability to adapt to changing priorities, while adhering to training requirements and established authority.