The Security Dispatcher receives and processes emergency and non-emergency calls for security services, determines incident locations, prioritizes events, and dispatches appropriate units according to established procedures. This role also involves monitoring security cameras and fire alarm panels, documenting all activities in a computerized system, and interacting with external emergency responders and the public.
Recruiting Start Date: 02-20-2026
Job Exempt?
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Kamehameha Schools, Kapalama Campus is hiring for Security Dispatchers to join the Kapalama Security Team. This is a Temporary position, with potential for up to 40 hours a week based on needs.
Receives calls for emergency and non-emergency security services for students, faculty, staff, and visitors, and dispatches necessary units.
Performs a variety of general support duties related to the operation of the security communications center.
Responsible for maintaining effective and efficient communications with the security department patrol officers and outside emergency responders, law enforcement officers, and the general public.
Monitors the organization’s security cameras and fire alarm panels on property, reports discrepancies and dispatches appropriate units.
Logs and maintains all service calls, patrol officer assignments, and dispositions via a computerized security management system.
Responsible for making telephone notifications and performing computer data queries for patrol officers and authorized Operations Support staff.
Essential Responsibilities
Receives and processes emergency and non-emergency calls.
Determines the nature and locations of emergencies; prioritizes incidents and dispatches units as needed in accordance with established procedures.
Gathers, organizes, and documents information into a computer system.
Monitors the organization's camera system and fire alarm panels.
Interacts with outside agencies and the general public as appropriate.
Performs a variety of general clerical duties, such as filing, indexing, and record keeping.
Other duties as assigned.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.
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23.83 - 31.98 Hourly
Compensation and Benefits
Based on the compensation range provided below, salaries are commensurate with job-related experience, skills and competencies, education, internal equity, length of work year, and other organizational needs.
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Kapalama Campus: City, State
Honolulu, Hawaii