Police/Fire/EMS Dispatcher — Coordinated Emergency Response

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Hopper (IL); In loco; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Shift differentials

Descrizione del lavoro

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Henderson, IL is seeking Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses across agencies. The role processes calls, assigns units, and communicates instructions while prioritizing safety and procedures.

A high school diploma is commonly required; some agencies offer cross-training. Employees may work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime; training and background checks apply.

Competenze

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• Some agencies provide cross-training; others require experience in one or more dispatch disciplines before appointment.

Mansioni

• 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.

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Henderson, IL is seeking Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses across agencies. The role processes calls, assigns units, and communicates instructions while prioritizing safety and procedures.

A high school diploma is commonly required; some agencies offer cross-training. Employees may work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime; training and background checks apply.