Public Safety Dispatcher: Police, Fire & EMS

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Rutherford (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid leave

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers for Gibson, TN. You will coordinate emergency responses across agencies, verify incident details, and dispatch units according to approved plans. The role involves handling multiple channels and maintaining incident records.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; cross-training is common, and credentials may be required based on assignment. Training and certifications are determined by the official vacancy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• Some agencies provide cross-training.
• Credentials may be required depending on assignment (public safety telecommunicator, emergency medical dispatch, fire dispatch, or police dispatch).
• Required certifications, providers, and deadlines must be confirmed in the official vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Process requests involving police, fire, rescue, and medical assistance.
• Verify locations, incident details, and hazards.
• Apply procedures to prioritize and route calls.
• Dispatch units per approved response plans.
• Coordinate incidents requiring multiple emergency services.
• Monitor radio traffic, unit availability, and requests for assistance.
• Provide caller instructions when trained and authorized.
• Maintain incident records and support interagency communications.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network seeks Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers for Gibson, TN. You will coordinate emergency responses across agencies, verify incident details, and dispatch units according to approved plans. The role involves handling multiple channels and maintaining incident records.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; cross-training is common, and credentials may be required based on assignment. Training and certifications are determined by the official vacancy.