Dispatcher Trainee, Telecommunicator Trainee in Genesee - Immediate Openings

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Flint (MI); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Training provided

Résumé du poste

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Genesee, MI invites applications for Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities. Trainees will learn how to receive calls, document incidents, operate dispatch systems, and support emergency response operations under supervision.

Responsibilities grow as skills are demonstrated; training milestones and certifications are required. Applicants typically have a high school diploma and basic computer/typing skills, with customer service

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills and clear communication are required.
• Typing accuracy and speed are important.
• Customer service or telephone-based 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

Typing

Clear communication

Computer skills

Customer service

Formation

High School Diploma

Description du poste

Dispatcher Trainee / Telecommunicator Trainee Opportunities in Genesee

Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee positions provide a structured introduction to emergency communications work. Under the direction of qualified instructors and training personnel, trainees learn how to receive calls, document incidents, operate communications systems, and support emergency response operations.

Responsibilities increase as required skills are demonstrated. Independent assignments generally depend on successful completion of training, applicable certifications, and the employer’s performance standards.

Position Details

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• Employer: The hiring public safety or communications agency identified in the official vacancy
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What You May Do

• 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

Experience and Education Requirements

A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required. Trainee positions are often intended for applicants without previous dispatch experience, although individual employers may establish additional prerequisites.

Candidates should have basic computer skills, clear communication, accurate typing, and a willingness to receive feedback. Customer service or telephone-based experience may be useful. Check the vacancy for required assessments and minimum scores.

General Conditions of Employment

• Meet the agency’s minimum age and employment eligibility requirements
• Successfully complete required background screening and hiring assessments
• Complete additional pre-employment evaluations when specified
• Attend required training and meet attendance standards
• Achieve required competencies and certifications within established deadlines
• Meet probationary requirements and operational performance standards

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Trainees may work in classrooms and active communications centers using headsets, keyboards, and multiple displays. Supervised duties may include exposure to distressing calls. The official vacancy describes essential functions, training expectations, and accommodation procedures.

Benefits

Eligible trainees may receive insurance coverage, retirement benefits, paid leave, and employer-provided training. Confirm trainee pay, benefits eligibility, and any advancement conditions in the official announcement. Completion of training does not automatically guarantee promotion unless the employer states otherwise.