Emergency Dispatch & Telecommunicator Trainee

County Emergency Communications; Circle Hot Springs (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employer-provided training

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Circle, AK invites Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee positions. Trainees learn to receive calls, document incidents, operate communications systems, and support emergency response under qualified instructors.

Training combines classroom work, simulations, and supervised console assignments, with schedules that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as competencies are demonstrated.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Basic computer skills and clear communication are valued.
• Willingness to receive feedback and learn on the job.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Clear communication

Accurate typing

Education

High School diploma or recognized equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Circle, AK invites Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee positions. Trainees learn to receive calls, document incidents, operate communications systems, and support emergency response under qualified instructors.

Training combines classroom work, simulations, and supervised console assignments, with schedules that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as competencies are demonstrated.