Emergency Communications Trainee: Start Dispatcher Career

County Emergency Communications; Newberry (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employer-provided training

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Newberry, IN offers Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities designed to introduce applicants to emergency communications work. Trainees learn how to receive calls, document incidents, operate dispatch systems, and support response operations under instructor guidance.

As training progresses, responsibilities increase based on demonstrated skills, certifications, and performance standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Basic computer skills and accurate typing are expected.
• Customer service or telephone experience may be useful.

Responsibilities

• Learn emergency call-taking procedures and agency terminology.
• 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.

Skills

Typing speed

Clear communication

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Newberry, IN offers Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities designed to introduce applicants to emergency communications work. Trainees learn how to receive calls, document incidents, operate dispatch systems, and support response operations under instructor guidance.

As training progresses, responsibilities increase based on demonstrated skills, certifications, and performance standards.