Emergency Communications Trainee: Dispatcher & Telecommunicator

911 Emergency Communications; Georgetown (SC); 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

911 Emergency Communications invites applicants to join Dispatcher Trainee / Telecommunicator Trainee programs in Una, SC. Trainees learn how to receive calls, document incidents, operate dispatch systems, and support emergency response while under supervision.

Training includes classroom instruction, simulations, and supervised console work. Successful completion leads to full competencies, with potential shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Basic computer skills, clear communication, and accurate typing are important.
• Check vacancy for required assessments and minimum scores.

Responsibilities

• Learn emergency call-taking procedures and terminology.
• Practice confirming locations and gathering essential incident details.
• Develop accurate typing and CAD 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

Accurate typing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems

Job description

911 Emergency Communications invites applicants to join Dispatcher Trainee / Telecommunicator Trainee programs in Una, SC. Trainees learn how to receive calls, document incidents, operate dispatch systems, and support emergency response while under supervision.

Training includes classroom instruction, simulations, and supervised console work. Successful completion leads to full competencies, with potential shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.