Unified Emergency Dispatcher — Police, Fire & EMS

Public Safety Dispatch Network; Manitou Beach (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid leave

Continuing education

Job summary

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Manitou Beach, MI is seeking qualified dispatchers to coordinate police, fire, and EMS responses from a combined communications environment. The role involves processing calls, verifying locations and incident details, and routing units per approved plans.

A high school diploma or GED is typically required, with cross-training or prior dispatch experience advantageous. Some positions may require public safety credentials and completion deadlines as noted in the

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.
• 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Public Safety Dispatch Network in Manitou Beach, MI is seeking qualified dispatchers to coordinate police, fire, and EMS responses from a combined communications environment. The role involves processing calls, verifying locations and incident details, and routing units per approved plans.

A high school diploma or GED is typically required, with cross-training or prior dispatch experience advantageous. Some positions may require public safety credentials and completion deadlines as noted in the