Public Safety Dispatcher: Police/Fire/EMS Command Center

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Flemington (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Education resources

Shift differentials

Certification incentives

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network is seeking Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses across law enforcement, fire services, and medical services. In a combined communications environment, you may process calls and assign radio resources for multiple disciplines.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required. Some agencies offer cross-training; others require prior dispatch experience.

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.

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

Public Safety Dispatch Network is seeking Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses across law enforcement, fire services, and medical services. In a combined communications environment, you may process calls and assign radio resources for multiple disciplines.

A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required. Some agencies offer cross-training; others require prior dispatch experience.