Lead Fire Alarm Dispatcher

Amentum; Manila; On-site; PHP 5,639,000 - 8,145,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Lead Fire Alarm Dispatcher to supervise daily operations of the Fire Alarm Dispatch Center and ensure timely, accurate emergency communications in support of Fire and Emergency Services on Diego Garcia. The role provides leadership to dispatch personnel, oversees alarm monitoring, and coordinates responses with military and government agencies.

Qualified candidates will have 3+ years in lead dispatch or emergency communications, relevant certifications, and the ability to work in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years as lead dispatcher or emergency communications professional.
• Certifications: Telecommunications Operator I and II and HazMat Awareness.
• Knowledge of fire service operations, emergency medical dispatch, and fire alarm monitoring systems.
• Experience operating Computer Aided Dispatch systems and radio communications equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and oversee Fire Alarm Dispatch personnel.
• Ensure staff training per SOPs and policies.
• Monitor fire alarm, medical, and emergency detection systems and responses.
• Coordinate with military, government, and mutual aid agencies during incidents.
• Maintain detailed incident records and dispatch documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Emergency communications

CAD systems

Radio communications

English communication

Travel eligibility

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Radio equipment

Emergency communications tech

Job description

Lead Fire Alarm Dispatcher

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success.

Amentum is seeking a Lead Fire Alarm Dispatcher to support a unique US Navy program on the island of Diego Garcia. The Lead Fire Alarm Dispatcher is responsible for supervising the daily operations of the Fire Alarm Dispatch Center while ensuring timely, accurate, and effective emergency communications in support of Fire and Emergency Services. This position provides leadership to dispatch personnel, oversees alarm monitoring and emergency call processing, ensures compliance with established operating procedures, and coordinates emergency response communication.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and provide daily oversight of Fire Alarm Dispatch personnel.
• Ensure dispatch personnel are properly trained and perform duties in accordance with departmental policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Promote a professional, collaborative, and customer focused work environment.
• Evaluate dispatcher performance, provide coaching, and recommend training and development opportunities.
• Assist with scheduling, staƯing, and workload distribution to ensure continuous emergency communications coverage.
• Monitor fi re alarm, medical, and emergency detection systems for alarm activations.
• Receive, prioritize, and dispatch fi re, rescue, emergency medical, and other emergency response resources.
• Ensure emergency units are dispatched accurately and within established response time standards.
• Maintain continuous communication with responding units and provide critical incident updates.
• Coordinate communications with military, government, and mutual aid agencies during emergency incidents.
• Ensure dispatch center operations comply with departmental policies, emergency communication standards, and regulations.
• Monitor dispatch activities to ensure accuracy, eƯiciency, and operational readiness.
• Maintain detailed records of emergency calls, alarm activations, dispatched resources, and incident documentation.
• Review, update, and recommend improvements to dispatch procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Monitor communications and alarm monitoring equipment to ensure operational readiness and report equipment malfunctions.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and level of the position.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a lead dispatcher or emergency communications professional in a fi re department or emergency response organization.
• Certification as Telecommunications Operator I and II and Hazardous Materials Awareness, or equivalent recognized certifi cations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of fi re service operations, emergency medical dispatch, and fire alarm monitoring systems.
• Experience operating Computer Aided Dispatch systems, radio communications equipment, and emergency communications technology.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
• Ability to obtain country-specifi c visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance throughout the duration of deployment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Must read, speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce
• Valid country driver’s license
• Experience supporting government, military, or Department of Defense emergency communications operations.
• Experience managing an emergency communications center or fi re dispatch operation.

Other Responsibilities

Safety

Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements, fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality

Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand their Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to the job.

Working Environment

This position is located on Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), a remote overseas location supporting U.S. Government operations. Employees may work in office, industrial, warehouse, port, airfield, and outdoor environments and may be exposed to high temperatures, humidity, inclement weather, noise, dust, and uneven terrain. Work schedules may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on operational requirements.

Physical Requirements

Requirements may include prolonged sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs and working in both indoor and outdoor environments. Must be able to meet all medical, security, and deployment requirements associated with assignment to a remote overseas location.