Emergency Communications Trainee: Dispatcher Telecommunicator

County Emergency Communications; Vestavia Hills (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Training

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Vestavia Hills, AL, invites motivated individuals to join Dispatcher Trainee / Telecommunicator Trainee programs. You will learn how to receive calls, document incidents, and operate dispatch systems in a structured training environment.

Responsibilities grow as you demonstrate skills; candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be ready for certifications and assessments during the training period.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills and keyboard proficiency expected.
• Clear communication and accurate typing are essential.

Responsibilities

• Learn emergency call-taking procedures and agency terminology.
• Document incidents accurately and enter data into dispatch systems.
• Develop radio procedures and monitor unit-status information.
• Observe and perform duties under supervision and complete milestones.

Skills

Typing

Clear communication

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Vestavia Hills, AL, invites motivated individuals to join Dispatcher Trainee / Telecommunicator Trainee programs. You will learn how to receive calls, document incidents, and operate dispatch systems in a structured training environment.

Responsibilities grow as you demonstrate skills; candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be ready for certifications and assessments during the training period.