Public Safety Dispatcher: Police/Fire/EMS

National Public Safety Careers; Lott (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance program

Continuing education

Shift differentials

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers in Lott, TX. The role coordinates emergency responses across law enforcement, fire services, and EMS in a combined communications environment.

You will process calls, assign radio resources, and support interagency operations from a centralized dispatch center. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and may need credentials depending on assignment.

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.
• Required credentials and completion deadlines must be confirmed in the official vacancy.

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 Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers in Lott, TX. The role coordinates emergency responses across law enforcement, fire services, and EMS in a combined communications environment.

You will process calls, assign radio resources, and support interagency operations from a centralized dispatch center. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and may need credentials depending on assignment.