Multidiscipline Emergency Dispatcher — Police/Fire/EMS

Public Safety Dispatch Network; St. Mary's (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Certification incentives

Continuing education

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Saint Marys, AK, seeks Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses across police, fire, and medical services. You will process calls, verify locations and hazards, and route assignments while following established procedures.

Qualified applicants typically hold a high school diploma, may undergo cross-training, and must pass background checks and pre-employment screenings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Some agencies provide cross-training.
• Background checks and pre-employment screenings may be required.

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

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Saint Marys, AK, seeks Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses across police, fire, and medical services. You will process calls, verify locations and hazards, and route assignments while following established procedures.

Qualified applicants typically hold a high school diploma, may undergo cross-training, and must pass background checks and pre-employment screenings.