Emergency Communications Dispatcher Trainee – Start Your Career

County Emergency Communications; Exeter (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employer-provided training

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Exeter, MO offers Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities designed to provide a structured introduction to emergency communications work. Trainees learn how to receive calls, document incidents, operate communications systems, and support emergency response operations, under supervision and training staff.

Training may include classroom instruction, simulations, and supervised console assignments, with schedules that may involve nights,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Candidates should have basic computer skills, clear communication, accurate typing, and a willingness to receive feedback.

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
• Learn confidentiality, security, and professional-conduct requirements

Skills

Basic computer skills

Clear communication

Typing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Exeter, MO offers Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities designed to provide a structured introduction to emergency communications work. Trainees learn how to receive calls, document incidents, operate communications systems, and support emergency response operations, under supervision and training staff.

Training may include classroom instruction, simulations, and supervised console assignments, with schedules that may involve nights,