Emergency Communications Dispatcher - Fully Paid Training

Gallatin County; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

PERS retirement

Job summary

Gallatin County 911 is hiring dispatcher trainees for a paid training program to learn emergency communications, CAD operation, and radio dispatching. The role supports police, fire, and EMS and reports to a shift supervisor.

Successful candidates will complete call-taking and dispatch training while learning essential emergency procedures. Applicants must demonstrate clear English communication, rapid information recall, and the ability to work under stress.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• NAED Emergency Medical and Fire Dispatch certification required; training provided.
• Valid Montana driver’s license or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Screen and prioritize emergency and non-emergency calls.
• Document all phone traffic in the CAD system.
• Handle radio dispatching and information relay to first responders.
• Work as a team member and support multiple monitors simultaneously.
• Perform other duties as assigned or in response to emergencies.

Skills

English language proficiency

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

Gallatin County 911 is hiring dispatcher trainees for a paid training program to learn emergency communications, CAD operation, and radio dispatching. The role supports police, fire, and EMS and reports to a shift supervisor.

Successful candidates will complete call-taking and dispatch training while learning essential emergency procedures. Applicants must demonstrate clear English communication, rapid information recall, and the ability to work under stress.