Police/Fire/EMS Emergency Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Sabetha (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance program

Continuing education

Shift differentials

Certification incentives

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking qualified Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers for Wetmore, KS. The role coordinates emergency responses across police, fire, and medical services in a combined communications environment and requires clear communication, prioritization, and coordination within training and authority limits.

Responsibilities include processing requests, verifying incident details, dispatching units, and maintaining records while working across multiple agencies.

Qualifications

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

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 or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking qualified Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers for Wetmore, KS. The role coordinates emergency responses across police, fire, and medical services in a combined communications environment and requires clear communication, prioritization, and coordination within training and authority limits.

Responsibilities include processing requests, verifying incident details, dispatching units, and maintaining records while working across multiple agencies.