Combined-Discipline 911 Dispatcher | Cross-Train & Benefits

National Public Safety Careers; Kualapuu (HI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee assistance resources

Continuing education

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police/Fire/EMS Dispatcher opportunities in Kualapuu, HI, offering roles that coordinate emergency responses across law enforcement, fire services, and EMS in a combined communications environment. The position involves processing calls, verifying incident details, prioritizing actions, and routing units per approved response plans.

A high school diploma is commonly required, with credentials varying by assignment and agency demands.

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.
• Applicants may need public safety telecommunicator, emergency medical dispatch, fire dispatch, or police dispatch credentials depending on the assignment.

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

Job description

National Public Safety Careers seeks Police/Fire/EMS Dispatcher opportunities in Kualapuu, HI, offering roles that coordinate emergency responses across law enforcement, fire services, and EMS in a combined communications environment. The position involves processing calls, verifying incident details, prioritizing actions, and routing units per approved response plans.

A high school diploma is commonly required, with credentials varying by assignment and agency demands.