EMERGENCY SERVICES DISPATCHER
Accepting ongoing applications
Reports To: Emergency Services Dispatch Supervisor
Division: Emergency Services
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $58,783 - $85,799
| Applicants must be 18 years of age with a high school diploma, GED, or post-high school education at a technical or college level with two (2) years of related experience is preferred. Candidates with less experience who possess comparable public safety experience will also be considered including military communications. All qualified candidates will go through our selection process that includes successfully passing a CritiCall test and a panel interview. *Candidates must attach a copy of their resume and cover letter with their application package to be considered.* |
Our Emergency Communications Center is an IAES & ACE Accredited Dispatch Center that responds to an average of 48,000 calls per year and serves as secondary PSAP dispatching EMS and Fire resources. Dispatchers function at all positions on a rotation: call taking, radio, system status, operations talk groups, and support.
For job information and videos about our Dispatchers, please click the links below!
Dispatch Job Description
“I Tried 911” video
A Day in the Life – Dispatcher YouTube video
FULL-TIME DISPATCHER
South Metro Fire Rescue’s compensation philosophy is designed to attract and retain highly skilled and motivated employees. As such, SMFR’s compensation is more than base pay. All regular fulltime SMFR employees enjoy a total compensation package including: base wages, leave accruals, medical, dental, vision and life insurance employer paid premiums, Retiree Health Savings, Death & Disability and employer paid pension contributions as well as a positive work culture including a robust Fitness, Wellness and Rehabilitation Program, educational opportunities and support, job security and other positive non-monetary values which are intended to collectively position SMFR as an employer of choice in its geographic area. SMFR recognizes that being an employer of choice has different meaning to different people depending on what elements a person highly values. But SMFR's overall goal is to be a great place to work.
2025 COMPENSATION:
| Dispatcher I | $41.24 /hour |
| Dispatcher II | $35.93 /hour |
| Dispatcher III | $31.51/hour |
| Dispatcher IV | $28.26/hour |
Miami, Florida
Full Time