Emergency Dispatch Trainee – Jumpstart Your Career

County Emergency Communications; Elnora (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employer-provided training

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Elnora, IN offers Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities. Trainees receive structured instruction, learn call-taking, incident documentation, dispatch operations, and safety procedures in a supervised setting.

Training blends classroom, simulations, and on-the-floor practice with progress assessed against milestones and certifications. Evening/night shifts, and overtime may apply as duties expand with skill development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or commonly expected for trainees.
• Basic computer skills and clear communication are essential.
• Training may include assessments and learning milestones.

Responsibilities

• Learn emergency call-taking procedures and terminology.
• Practice confirming locations and gathering incident details.
• Develop typing and CAD skills for dispatcher work.
• Study service-area geography, maps, and jurisdictions.
• Learn radio procedures and unit-status monitoring.
• Observe and perform duties under supervision.
• Complete assessments and coaching sessions.

Skills

Typing skills

Communication

Computer skills

Radio procedures

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer-aided dispatch systems

Radio consoles

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Elnora, IN offers Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities. Trainees receive structured instruction, learn call-taking, incident documentation, dispatch operations, and safety procedures in a supervised setting.

Training blends classroom, simulations, and on-the-floor practice with progress assessed against milestones and certifications. Evening/night shifts, and overtime may apply as duties expand with skill development.