Emergency Dispatcher: Police/Fire/EMS (Volcano, HI)

National Public Safety Careers; Volcano (HI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers for Volcano, Hawaii. In a combined communications environment, you will process calls and manage radio assignments for multiple response disciplines.

The role requires the ability to adapt to changing priorities, follow procedures, and communicate clearly while staying within training and authority. Prolonged workstation duties and shift work are common.

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 is seeking Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers for Volcano, Hawaii. In a combined communications environment, you will process calls and manage radio assignments for multiple response disciplines.

The role requires the ability to adapt to changing priorities, follow procedures, and communicate clearly while staying within training and authority. Prolonged workstation duties and shift work are common.