Public Safety Dispatcher: Police, Fire & EMS (24/7)

National Public Safety Careers; Harvey Cedars (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance resources

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers to support coordination of emergencies across police, fire, and medical services. In a combined communications environment, you will process calls, assign units, and monitor multiple radio channels to ensure rapid response.

The role requires clear communication, strong situational awareness, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities while following approved procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Cross-training or experience in one or more dispatch disciplines may be required.
• Certifications may be required depending on assignment and agency.

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 according to approved response plans.
• Coordinate incidents requiring multiple emergency services.
• Monitor radio traffic and unit availability.
• Provide caller instructions when trained and authorized.
• Maintain incident records and interagency communications.

Skills

Clear communication

Multitasking

Coordination

Education

High school diploma

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers to support coordination of emergencies across police, fire, and medical services. In a combined communications environment, you will process calls, assign units, and monitor multiple radio channels to ensure rapid response.

The role requires clear communication, strong situational awareness, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities while following approved procedures.