Police/Fire/EMS Emergency Dispatcher

Public Safety Dispatch Network; New Augusta (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance resources

Continuing education

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Richton, MS seeks Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses across law enforcement, fire services and EMS. You will process calls, verify incident details and dispatch appropriate units while managing radio assignments.

The role requires understanding incident procedures, adapting to priorities, and maintaining communications with multiple agencies. Positions involve rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Richton, MS seeks Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses across law enforcement, fire services and EMS. You will process calls, verify incident details and dispatch appropriate units while managing radio assignments.

The role requires understanding incident procedures, adapting to priorities, and maintaining communications with multiple agencies. Positions involve rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory