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

National Public Safety Careers; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance program

Continuing education

Shift differentials

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking qualified Police/Fire/EMS Dispatcher opportunities in Turner, Maine. These combined dispatch roles require handling requests for police, fire, rescue, and medical services, verifying incident details, prioritizing responses, dispatching units, and coordinating multi-agency incidents.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and may need credentials depending on the assignment.

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 recognized equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking qualified Police/Fire/EMS Dispatcher opportunities in Turner, Maine. These combined dispatch roles require handling requests for police, fire, rescue, and medical services, verifying incident details, prioritizing responses, dispatching units, and coordinating multi-agency incidents.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and may need credentials depending on the assignment.