Emergency Dispatch Trainee: Kickstart Your Career

911 Emergency Communications; Tabor (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employer-provided training

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Mount Tabor, NJ, seeks Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee to begin a career in emergency communications. Trainees receive guided instruction, learn how to take calls, document incidents, and operate dispatch systems while preparing for certification and advancement opportunities.

As training progresses, responsibilities expand and performance standards guide progression.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Trainee positions are often for applicants without prior dispatch experience.
• Basic computer skills and clear communication are essential.

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

Communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Mount Tabor, NJ, seeks Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee to begin a career in emergency communications. Trainees receive guided instruction, learn how to take calls, document incidents, and operate dispatch systems while preparing for certification and advancement opportunities.

As training progresses, responsibilities expand and performance standards guide progression.