Police/Fire/EMS Dispatcher - Shift Differentials Available

Regional 911 Intake Solutions; Mineral Wells (TX); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

medical, dental, and vision coverage

retirement benefits

paid leave

employee-assistance resources

continuing education

Shift differentials, certification ...

Zusammenfassung

Regional 911 Intake Solutions seeks qualified police/fire/EMS dispatchers for Wells, TX. The role supports police, fire, rescue, and EMS responses in a combined communications environment, handling calls and coordinating radio assignments across disciplines.

Applicants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and may require specific dispatch credentials depending on assignment. Training and background checks are part of the process, with possible overtime and shift requirements.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• 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

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Police/Fire/EMS Dispatcher Opportunities in Wells

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.

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 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

• 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.