Emergency Communications Dispatcher Trainee

County Emergency Communications; Ceres (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employer-provided training

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Virginia is offering Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities in Ceres. Trainees receive structured instruction to learn call-taking, incident documentation, and radio procedures while under supervision.

Trainees build skills through classroom instruction, simulations, and supervised console duties. Completion of training leads to additional responsibilities and potential advancement within the agency, with shifts that may include nights,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Trainee positions often for applicants without dispatch experience.
• Basic computer skills and clear communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Learn emergency call-taking procedures and agency terminology.
• Practice confirming locations and gathering essential incident details.
• Develop typing accuracy and CAD skills.
• Study service-area geography and response jurisdictions.
• Learn radio procedures and unit-status monitoring.
• Observe and perform duties under supervision.
• Complete assessments and training milestones.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct requirements.

Skills

Typing speed

Clear communication

Computer literacy

Feedback-oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer-Aided Dispatch

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Virginia is offering Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities in Ceres. Trainees receive structured instruction to learn call-taking, incident documentation, and radio procedures while under supervision.

Trainees build skills through classroom instruction, simulations, and supervised console duties. Completion of training leads to additional responsibilities and potential advancement within the agency, with shifts that may include nights,