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Public Safety Dispatch Network lists this Police/Fire/EMS Dispatcher in Revere opportunity in revere, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Police/Fire/EMS Dispatcher Opportunities in Revere
Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers help coordinate emergency responses across law enforcement, fire services, and emergency medical services. In a combined communications environment, they may process calls and manage radio assignments for several response disciplines.
The role requires an understanding of different response procedures and resource needs. Dispatchers must communicate clearly, recognize changing priorities, and coordinate assistance while staying within their training and assigned authority.
Combined dispatch centers commonly operate every day of the year. Employees may rotate between assignments and work nights, weekends, holidays, and required overtime.
What You May Do
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
Experience and Education Requirements
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.
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.
General Conditions of Employment
Meet agency-specific age and employment eligibility requirements
Complete the required background investigation and hiring assessments
Pass additional pre-employment screening when specified
Successfully complete training for each assigned dispatch discipline
Maintain required certifications and authorized information-system access
Follow confidentiality requirements and emergency staffing procedures
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
This position typically involves prolonged workstation duties, headset use, keyboard entry, and monitoring multiple communication channels. Employees may manage simultaneous incidents and hear distressing information. Review the vacancy for essential functions and available accommodations.
Benefits
Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits; paid leave; employee-assistance resources; and continuing education. Shift differentials, certification incentives, and other provisions vary by employer and position.
How to Apply
Review the official vacancy to confirm the agencies served, required dispatch experience, certification requirements, compensation, documents, and closing date. Apply through the hiring agency’s designated recruitment system.
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Who can apply
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