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Public Safety Dispatcher

  • PittsburghPA
  • Full-Time
  • On-site
  • Day Job

PostedDecember 10, 2025

Pay$19.60–$30.25 / hr

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About this role

ST Health is looking for a Public Safety Dispatcher to join their team. Must be flexible and open to working both daylight (7am to 7pm) and night shifts (7pm to 7am).

Description

Responsible for the multiple monitoring and communications functions for the Public Safety and Facilities/Maintenance departments. Handles the facility work order system and related functions. Receives work order requests, issues work orders, monitors systems and alarms, receives telephone and radio calls and dispatches staff to routine and emergency situations.

Responsibilities:

  • Receive calls for service and dispatches appropriate personnel to respond. Calls or alarms may originate by telephone call, personal request, radio or automated system or Operations Center dispatchers may observe activity on the CCTV monitors which requires intervention.
  • Monitor all CCTV locations and rotate VCR tapes as indicated. Report malfunctioning cameras, obscured views, etc.
  • Notice activity on the monitors and dispatch appropriate Facilities/HSS personnel to respond to a location.
  • Ensure patient safety by monitoring and initiating responses to building alarm systems including the pneumatic tube system, Johnson Control automated temperature control system, access control, security and panic alarms, Simplex fire alarm system and other alarms.
  • Responsible for monitoring and administration of the access control system. Enter and manipulate data and programs employee access cards as appropriate.
  • Operate facilities’ work order system including receiving and opening ON DEMAND work orders, preventive maintenance work orders, work order closing and work order reporting.
  • Maintain written logs for all calls and operations center activities as needed including calls received and dispatched, safe transactions, VCR tape, fire system, etc.
  • Under the direction of appropriate managers and supervisors schedules the work of outside service companies, i.e., elevators, utility companies, city water authority, etc. Prepare service outage announcements as required and distributes to all affected parties.
  • Provide clerical duties for Operations Center-related activities including preparing purchase orders, manual typing, word processing, filing and telephone answering as required.
  • Compile, copy and distribute maintenance and construction announcements to designated department representatives and outside contractors.
  • *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
  • *Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

·       Education/Experience

o   High school diploma or equivalent required and 2 years of experience in Public Safety, Security, EMS, Maintenance, Utility Services

o   or 2 years in a role using two-way radio, multi-line telephone, or computer aided dispatch systems.

o   or High School Diploma or equivalent required and is a current ST Health employee with 3 years of tenure.

o   or an Associate’s Degree in related area required.

·       Previous dispatching experience preferred.

·       Microsoft Office experience preferred.

·       Problem solving skills necessary to balance multiple duties and effectively assign priorities.

·       Ability to prioritize multiple communications functions and adjust to immediate needs (i.e., manage radio dispatch, telephone and alarm notification and monitor CCTV as it relates to the particular incident.)

·       Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with a wide range of physicians, administrators, directors, staff and families.

·       Ability to effectively interpret and communicate via telephone and radio calls.

·       Ability to adjust from tedium of viewing multiple CCTV locations to demands of an emergency.

·       Capability of dealing with the inherent stress of the environment.

·       Ability to function as a resource for Hospital staff and provide excellent customer service.

·       Computer skills in both DOS and WINDOWS environments.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

·       APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator Certification required within 6 months of hire.

·       FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Certification IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System within 1 year of hire.

·       FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Certification IS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response within 1 year of hire.

·       APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator

·       FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Certification IS-100

·       FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Certification IS-200

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ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Pay range

$19.60–$30.25 / hr

Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.

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# Public Safety Dispatcher

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Safety & Security
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Presbyterian
- Pay: $19.60–$30.25 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2025-12-10T21:48:05.57Z

## Description

**ST Health is looking for a Public Safety Dispatcher to join their team. Must be flexible and open to working both daylight (7am to 7pm) and night shifts (7pm to 7am).**

**Description**
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Shift and schedule

  • Shift

    Day Job

  • Hours

    Full-Time

  • Workplace

    On-site

Where you’ll work

Pittsburgh, PA

A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.

About working in Pittsburgh
  • Pepper Health Shadyside
  • Pepper Health Passavant
  • Pepper Health Children's
  • Pepper Health Rehab Services
  • Pepper Health at Home

Benefits

Benefits from day one

  • Day-one health coverage

    Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.

  • Tuition & certifications

    Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.

  • Retirement with match

    403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.

  • PTO & wellbeing days

    Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.

  • Ladders & residencies

    Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.

  • Family support

    Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.

Stories

From people in this role

Devin R., Lead MRI Technologist

Allied health at Pepper is a career, not just a job. Certifications paid, cross-training encouraged, and a clear ladder from tech to lead.

Devin R.Lead MRI Technologist — joined as a tech

Career progression

Where this role can lead

  1. New-grad RN / Residency

  2. Staff RN — specialty certified

  3. Charge / Clinical Resource RN

  4. Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track

  5. Director of Nursing

FAQ

Questions people ask about this role

About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?

Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.

About this roleDo you support continuing education?

Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.

About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?

Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.

About this roleWhat does advancement look like?

Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.

Application process

What happens after you apply

  1. Apply

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  2. Recruiter screen

    2–3 days

    A real person reviews every application and reaches out.

  3. Interviews

    Week 1–2

    Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.

  4. Offer

    Within 30 days

    Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.

  5. Welcome

    Day one

    Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.

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