Multi-Discipline 911 Dispatcher (Police/Fire/EMS)

National Public Safety Careers; Manistique (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Employee assistance

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers in Manistique, MI is seeking Police/Fire/EMS dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses across law enforcement, fire services, and EMS in a combined communications environment. Dispatchers process calls, verify details, and route units while prioritizing safety and efficiency.

Requirements typically include a high school diploma and successful completion of agency-specific training.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Some agencies provide cross-training; credentials may be required depending on 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

Skills

Clear communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

National Public Safety Careers in Manistique, MI is seeking Police/Fire/EMS dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses across law enforcement, fire services, and EMS in a combined communications environment. Dispatchers process calls, verify details, and route units while prioritizing safety and efficiency.

Requirements typically include a high school diploma and successful completion of agency-specific training.