Public Safety Dispatcher – Police/Fire/EMS (Multi-Agency)

National Public Safety Careers; Laporte (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers for Laporte, MN. The role involves coordinating emergency responses across agencies, verifying details, and dispatching units per approved plans.

Candidates should be ready to work nights, weekends, holidays, and require strong communication and multitasking abilities. Applicants may need credentials for different dispatch specialties; training and certifications will be specified in the official vacancy.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Some agencies provide cross-training and credentials for specific dispatch disciplines.
• Required certifications and deadlines 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

Emergency dispatch

Radio coordination

Clear communication

multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Public safety software

Radio systems

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers for Laporte, MN. The role involves coordinating emergency responses across agencies, verifying details, and dispatching units per approved plans.

Candidates should be ready to work nights, weekends, holidays, and require strong communication and multitasking abilities. Applicants may need credentials for different dispatch specialties; training and certifications will be specified in the official vacancy.