Public Safety Dispatcher: Multi-Agency Emergency Response

National Public Safety Careers; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers to support a Pacific City, Oregon public safety communications center. The role involves processing calls, prioritizing incidents, and coordinating multiple emergency services across police, fire, and medical responders.

Applicants should be prepared for shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with required training and ongoing certification maintenance as directed by the agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some agencies provide cross-training; others require experience in one or more dispatch disciplines before appointment.
• Credentials such as public safety telecommunicator, emergency medical dispatch, fire dispatch, or police dispatch may be required depending on the 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

Clear communication

Multitasking

Prioritization

Coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers to support a Pacific City, Oregon public safety communications center. The role involves processing calls, prioritizing incidents, and coordinating multiple emergency services across police, fire, and medical responders.

Applicants should be prepared for shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with required training and ongoing certification maintenance as directed by the agency.