Emergency Communications Trainee - Paid Training & Benefits

County Emergency Communications; Sanders (IN); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Employer-provided training

Paid leave

Descripción de la vacante

County Emergency Communications in Smithville, IN offers Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities to begin a career in emergency communications. Trainees learn how to receive calls, document incidents, operate dispatch systems, and support emergency response under qualified instructors.

Training may include classroom instruction, simulations, and supervised console assignments, with schedules that can include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• 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

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

County Emergency Communications in Smithville, IN offers Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities to begin a career in emergency communications. Trainees learn how to receive calls, document incidents, operate dispatch systems, and support emergency response under qualified instructors.

Training may include classroom instruction, simulations, and supervised console assignments, with schedules that can include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.