Public Safety Dispatcher — Police/Fire/EMS

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Webster (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Pennsylvania seeks Police/Fire/EMS Dispatcher opportunities in Rostraver Township. You will coordinate emergency responses across police, fire, and medical services, processing calls and assigning units.

The role involves verifying incident details, prioritizing dispatch based on procedures, monitoring radio traffic, and supporting interagency communications. Applicants typically need a high school diploma; credentials may vary by agency, with shift work

Qualifications

• 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 deadlines depend on the assignment and must be confirmed in the 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

Skills

Call screening

Multi-agency coordination

Situation assessment

Radio dispatch

Unit deployment

Attention to detail

Caller instruction

Interagency communications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Pennsylvania seeks Police/Fire/EMS Dispatcher opportunities in Rostraver Township. You will coordinate emergency responses across police, fire, and medical services, processing calls and assigning units.

The role involves verifying incident details, prioritizing dispatch based on procedures, monitoring radio traffic, and supporting interagency communications. Applicants typically need a high school diploma; credentials may vary by agency, with shift work