Public Safety Dispatcher: Police, Fire & EMS

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

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses across law enforcement, fire, and medical services in the Jbphh area. The role involves processing calls, verifying incident details, and routing units in a fast-paced combined communications environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime, and maintain required certifications as defined by the official vacancy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Some agencies provide cross-training; others require experience in one or more dispatch disciplines before appointment.

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

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police/Fire/EMS Dispatchers to coordinate emergency responses across law enforcement, fire, and medical services in the Jbphh area. The role involves processing calls, verifying incident details, and routing units in a fast-paced combined communications environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime, and maintain required certifications as defined by the official vacancy.