Dispatcher & Telecommunicator Trainee — Start in EMS

911 Emergency Communications; Alexandria (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Emery, SD invites applicants to join a Dispatcher Trainee/Telecommunicator Trainee program. Trainees receive structured instruction on call-taking, incident documentation, radio procedures, and system operation while under direct supervision.

As training progresses, responsibilities expand; successful completion of prerequisites, certifications, and employer standards can lead to advancement within the agency.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills, clear communication, and accurate typing are expected.
• Candidates should meet age and eligibility requirements and pass required assessments.

Responsibilities

• Learn emergency call-taking procedures and agency terminology.
• Practice confirming locations and gathering essential incident details.
• Develop typing and computer-aided dispatch skills with accuracy.
• Study service-area geography, maps, and response jurisdictions.
• Learn radio procedures and unit-status monitoring.
• Observe and perform duties under supervision and during training milestones.
• Meet confidentiality, security, and professional conduct requirements.

Skills

Clear communication

Accurate typing

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Emery, SD invites applicants to join a Dispatcher Trainee/Telecommunicator Trainee program. Trainees receive structured instruction on call-taking, incident documentation, radio procedures, and system operation while under direct supervision.

As training progresses, responsibilities expand; successful completion of prerequisites, certifications, and employer standards can lead to advancement within the agency.