Roanoke Emergency Dispatcher: Police/Fire/EMS

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave and continuing education

Shift differentials and other role‑drm

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks qualified Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers for roles in Roanoke, IN. Dispatchers coordinate emergency responses across law enforcement, fire services, and EMS, processing calls and routing units in a combined communications environment.

The position emphasizes clear communication, rapid prioritization of incidents, and coordination within training and authority limits. Typical duties include cross‑agency coordination and maintaining detailed incident records.

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

National Public Safety Careers seeks qualified Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers for roles in Roanoke, IN. Dispatchers coordinate emergency responses across law enforcement, fire services, and EMS, processing calls and routing units in a combined communications environment.

The position emphasizes clear communication, rapid prioritization of incidents, and coordination within training and authority limits. Typical duties include cross‑agency coordination and maintaining detailed incident records.