Emergency Communications Trainee — Dispatch & 911 Support

County Emergency Communications; Homeland Park (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employer-provided training

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in State Park, SC is offering Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities. Trainees learn call-taking, incident documentation, and CAD/radio procedures under supervision and may be assigned nights, weekends, or overtime as training progresses.

The program combines classroom instruction with simulations and supervised console work to build essential skills and certifications.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Trainee positions are often intended for applicants without previous dispatch experience.

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

Typing

Agency terminology

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

CAD proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD)

Job description

County Emergency Communications in State Park, SC is offering Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities. Trainees learn call-taking, incident documentation, and CAD/radio procedures under supervision and may be assigned nights, weekends, or overtime as training progresses.

The program combines classroom instruction with simulations and supervised console work to build essential skills and certifications.