Dispatch Trainee: Launch Your Public Safety Career

County Emergency Communications; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Mary D, PA is offering Dispatcher Trainee opportunities. Training may involve classroom instruction, simulations, and supervised console assignments with shifts possibly including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, basic computer skills, strong typing, clear communication, and a willingness to receive feedback. Entry-level roles emphasize learning call-taking, terminology, and map literacy while gaining

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills and typing accuracy.
• Clear communication and willingness to receive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Learn emergency call-taking procedures and agency terminology.
• Practice confirming locations and gathering incident details.
• Develop accurate typing and computer-aided dispatch skills.
• Study service-area geography, maps, and response jurisdictions.
• Learn radio procedures and unit-status monitoring.
• Observe and perform duties under supervision.
• Complete assessments, coaching sessions, and training milestones.
• Adhere to confidentiality, security, and professional conduct requirements.

Skills

Typing

Communication

Computer skills

Customer service

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Mary D, PA is offering Dispatcher Trainee opportunities. Training may involve classroom instruction, simulations, and supervised console assignments with shifts possibly including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, basic computer skills, strong typing, clear communication, and a willingness to receive feedback. Entry-level roles emphasize learning call-taking, terminology, and map literacy while gaining