Emergency Communications Trainee - Start Your Dispatcher Career

County Emergency Communications; Dimondale (MI); 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

County Emergency Communications in Dimondale, MI invites applicants to join as Dispatcher Trainee or Telecommunicator Trainee. The program provides structured training under qualified instructors to learn call-taking, incident documentation, and operation of communications systems.

Training may include classroom, simulations, and supervised console assignments. Responsibilities expand with demonstrated skills and certifications, with shifts possibly including nights, weekends, holidays, and

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Trainee positions are often intended for applicants without previous dispatch experience.
• Candidates should have clear communication, accurate typing, and willingness to receive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Learn emergency call-taking procedures and agency terminology.
• Practice confirming locations and gathering essential incident details.
• Develop typing and computer-aided dispatch skills.
• Study service-area geography, maps, and response jurisdictions.
• Learn radio procedures and unit-status monitoring.

Skills

Clear communication

Typing

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Dimondale, MI invites applicants to join as Dispatcher Trainee or Telecommunicator Trainee. The program provides structured training under qualified instructors to learn call-taking, incident documentation, and operation of communications systems.

Training may include classroom, simulations, and supervised console assignments. Responsibilities expand with demonstrated skills and certifications, with shifts possibly including nights, weekends, holidays, and