Police/Fire/EMS Dispatcher in Morton - Shift Differentials Available

Regional 911 Intake Solutions; Morton Corners (NY); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Regional 911 Intake Solutions in Morton, NY seeks a Police/Fire/EMS Dispatcher to support a consolidated public safety agency. You will verify incident details, coordinate units, and dispatch according to established response plans, while maintaining clear records and interagency communications.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and may require specialized dispatch credentials depending on the assignment, with training provided as needed.

Formación

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Applicants may need public safety telecommunicator, emergency medical dispatch, fire dispatch, or police dispatch credentials depending on the assignment.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Educación

High School Diploma

Dispatch credentials (public safety)

Descripción del empleo

Position Details

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• Employer: The hiring consolidated dispatch or public safety agency identified in the official vacancy
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• Application Deadline: {closing_date}

What You May Do

• 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

Experience and Education Requirements

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. Required certifications, accepted providers, and completion deadlines must be confirmed in the official vacancy.

General Conditions of Employment

• Meet agency-specific age and employment eligibility requirements
• Complete the required background investigation and hiring assessments
• Pass additional pre-employment screening when specified
• Successfully complete training for each assigned dispatch discipline
• Maintain required certifications and authorized information-system access
• Follow confidentiality requirements and emergency staffing procedures

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This position typically involves prolonged workstation duties, headset use, keyboard entry, and monitoring multiple communication channels. Employees may manage simultaneous incidents and hear distressing information. Review the vacancy for essential functions and available accommodations.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits; paid leave; employee‑assistance resources; and continuing education
• Shift differentials, certification incentives, and other provisions vary by employer and position

Prepare for the Police/Fire/EMS Dispatcher Hiring Process

• Our independent preparation program helps candidates understand combined‑dispatch recruitment and practice relevant assessment and interview skills. It does not replace required certifications, employer training, or the official selection process.
• Combined‑dispatch hiring‑process guidance:
  • Listening, prioritization, and multitasking practice
  • Resume and application support
  • Scenario‑based interview preparation
  • Job‑search tools and candidate support

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