Emergency Communications Trainee — Start Your Dispatch Career

County Emergency Communications; Town of Saint Johnsville (NY); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employer-provided training

Zusammenfassung

County Emergency Communications offers Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities in Saint Johnsville, NY. Trainees receive structured instruction on receiving calls, logging incidents, operating dispatch systems, and supporting emergency response operations.

Training may include classroom work, simulations, and supervised console duties. Responsibilities grow as skills advance, with evaluations and certifications guiding progression.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• 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

Kenntnisse

Basic computer skills

Clear communication

Accurate typing

Willingness to receive feedback

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

County Emergency Communications offers Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities in Saint Johnsville, NY. Trainees receive structured instruction on receiving calls, logging incidents, operating dispatch systems, and supporting emergency response operations.

Training may include classroom work, simulations, and supervised console duties. Responsibilities grow as skills advance, with evaluations and certifications guiding progression.