Emergency Dispatch Trainee

911 Emergency Communications; Burr (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employer-provided training

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications seeksDispatcher Trainee opportunities in Burr, NE, offering a structured introduction to emergency communications. Trainees learn to receive calls, document incidents, operate systems, and support response operations.

Training progresses with demonstrated skills and may involve night shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as part of the program. Candidates should expect classroom time, simulations, and supervised console work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent often required.
• Basic computer skills, 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 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

Typing

Clear communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications seeksDispatcher Trainee opportunities in Burr, NE, offering a structured introduction to emergency communications. Trainees learn to receive calls, document incidents, operate systems, and support response operations.

Training progresses with demonstrated skills and may involve night shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as part of the program. Candidates should expect classroom time, simulations, and supervised console work.