Emergency Communications Dispatcher Trainee

County Emergency Communications; Soddy-Daisy (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Official trainee training

Job summary

County Emergency Communications offers Dispatcher Trainee / Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities in Daisy, GA. Trainees learn to receive calls, document incidents, operate dispatch systems, and support emergency responses under qualified supervision.

Training combines classroom instruction, simulations, and supervised console work, with schedules potentially including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent commonly required.
• Trainee positions intended for applicants without previous dispatch experience.
• Basic computer skills, clear communication, and accurate typing are expected.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Typing

Communication

Computer skills

Customer service experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications offers Dispatcher Trainee / Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities in Daisy, GA. Trainees learn to receive calls, document incidents, operate dispatch systems, and support emergency responses under qualified supervision.

Training combines classroom instruction, simulations, and supervised console work, with schedules potentially including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.