Police/Fire/EMS Dispatcher in Mount Pleasant - Apply Today

National Public Safety Careers; Mount Pleasant (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Education opportunities

Shift differentials

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers based in Mount Pleasant, IA, seeks qualified Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses across law enforcement, fire services and EMS in a combined communications environment.

Dispatchers process calls, assign units, verify incident details, and maintain records while following training and authority limits. Strong communication and prioritization skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Some agencies provide cross-training or require prior dispatch experience 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

Public safety dispatch

Radio communications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Police/Fire/EMS Dispatcher Opportunities in Mount Pleasant

Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers help coordinate emergency responses across law enforcement, fire services, and emergency medical services. In a combined communications environment, they may process calls and manage radio assignments for several response disciplines.

The role requires an understanding of different response procedures and resource needs. Dispatchers must communicate clearly, recognize changing priorities, and coordinate assistance while staying within their training and assigned authority.

Position Details

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Combined dispatch centers commonly operate every day of the year. Employees may rotate between assignments and work nights, weekends, holidays, and required overtime.

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 specifiedSuccessfully complete training for each assigned dispatch disciplineMaintain required certifications and authorized information-system accessFollow 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
• continuing education
• Shift differentials, certification incentives, and other provisions vary by employer and position