Emergency Communications Trainee — Paid Training & Benefits

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Hitchins (KY); 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

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Hitchins, KY, is offering Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities. This program provides structured classroom and on-the-job training to learn call-taking, incident documentation, and radio communications while preparing for certifications.

Trainees will progress as skills are demonstrated, with duties expanding upon successful training and meeting performance standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Basic computer skills and clear communication are essential.
• Accurate typing and willingness to receive feedback are important.

Responsibilities

• Learn emergency call-taking procedures and agency terminology.
• Confirm locations and gather essential incident details.
• Develop typing and CAD skills for dispatch.
• Study service-area geography, maps, and jurisdictions.
• Learn radio procedures and unit-status monitoring.
• Observe and perform duties under supervision.
• Complete assessments and training milestones.

Skills

Clear communication

Accurate typing

Basic computer skills

Customer service experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Hitchins, KY, is offering Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities. This program provides structured classroom and on-the-job training to learn call-taking, incident documentation, and radio communications while preparing for certifications.

Trainees will progress as skills are demonstrated, with duties expanding upon successful training and meeting performance standards.