Emergency Communications Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Kilauea (HI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for opportunities in Kilauea, HI. The role involves receiving emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting locations and details, and coordinating with officers to ensure safety.

The position may require shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays, with training provided for entry-level candidates. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong typing and radio communication skills, and may need security

Qualifications

• Must type accurately and understand spoken information.
• Able to communicate clearly by radio.
• Access to criminal justice information systems may require additional screening and training.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance
• Document incident locations, suspect descriptions, vehicle details, and reported hazards
• Assign calls to available officers according to priority and procedures
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance
• Relay updates about changing incidents and potential safety concerns
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information

Skills

Typing accuracy

Radio communication

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatchers for opportunities in Kilauea, HI. The role involves receiving emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting locations and details, and coordinating with officers to ensure safety.

The position may require shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays, with training provided for entry-level candidates. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong typing and radio communication skills, and may need security