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

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Coos Bay (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network is seeking Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers for opportunities in Broadbent, Oregon. You will coordinate emergency responses across police, fire, and medical services in a combined communications environment, processing calls and routing units according to established procedures.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma, complete agency-specific training, and may require credentials such as public safety telecommunicator or EMS dispatch.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Some agencies provide cross-training in dispatch, while others require experience in one or more dispatch disciplines.
• Credentials such as public safety telecommunicator, EMS dispatch, fire dispatch, or police dispatch 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

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network is seeking Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers for opportunities in Broadbent, Oregon. You will coordinate emergency responses across police, fire, and medical services in a combined communications environment, processing calls and routing units according to established procedures.

Applicants typically hold a high school diploma, complete agency-specific training, and may require credentials such as public safety telecommunicator or EMS dispatch.