Public Safety Dispatcher: Police, Fire & EMS

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

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers for opportunities in Mcbrides, Michigan. The role involves coordinating emergency responses across police, fire, and EMS, processing calls, and managing radio assignments in a combined communications environment.

The position requires understanding of procedures, clear communication, and the ability to adapt as priorities change, while working within training and authority confines.

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.
• Applicants may need public safety telecommunicator, emergency medical dispatch, fire dispatch, or police dispatch credentials 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

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers for opportunities in Mcbrides, Michigan. The role involves coordinating emergency responses across police, fire, and EMS, processing calls, and managing radio assignments in a combined communications environment.

The position requires understanding of procedures, clear communication, and the ability to adapt as priorities change, while working within training and authority confines.