St. Louis Public Safety Dispatcher - Police/Fire/EMS

National Public Safety Careers; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers for opportunities in St. Louis, MO. The role supports coordinated emergency responses across police, fire, and EMS with radio and call-management duties.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and may require specific public safety credentials. Training, background checks, and certifications vary by agency and vacancy.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Some agencies provide cross-training; others require experience in one or more dispatch disciplines before appointment.
• Applicants may need public safety telecommunicator, emergency medical dispatch, fire dispatch, or police dispatch credentials depending on the assignment.
• Required certifications, accepted providers, and completion deadlines must be confirmed in the official 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

Clear communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers for opportunities in St. Louis, MO. The role supports coordinated emergency responses across police, fire, and EMS with radio and call-management duties.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and may require specific public safety credentials. Training, background checks, and certifications vary by agency and vacancy.