Dispatcher & Telecommunicator Trainee - Paid Training

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Opelousas (LA); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employer-provided training

Résumé du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lawtell, LA offers Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities. Trainees learn to receive calls, document incidents, operate dispatch systems, and support emergency response operations, with responsibilities expanding as skills are demonstrated.

Training may include classroom work, simulations, and supervised console assignments. Trainees should expect schedules that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as noted in the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Basic computer skills and strong typing required.
• Clear communication and willingness to receive feedback.
• Customer service or telephone experience may be useful.

Responsabilités

• Learn emergency call-taking procedures and agency terminology.
• Practice confirming locations and gathering essential 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 assigned duties under supervision.
• Complete assessments, coaching sessions, and training milestones.
• Learn confidentiality, security, and professional-conduct requirements.

Connaissances

Clear communication

Accurate typing

Basic computer skills

Customer service experience

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Lawtell, LA offers Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities. Trainees learn to receive calls, document incidents, operate dispatch systems, and support emergency response operations, with responsibilities expanding as skills are demonstrated.

Training may include classroom work, simulations, and supervised console assignments. Trainees should expect schedules that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as noted in the