Emergency Dispatch Trainee: Launch Your Career

County Emergency Communications; Manchester (VT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employer-provided training

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Manchester, VT invites applications for Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee positions. Trainees learn how to receive calls, document incidents, operate communications systems, and support emergency response operations under qualified supervision.

Training combines classroom instruction, simulations, and supervised console assignments. Schedules may include nights, weekends, and overtime as trainees progress and earn certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma commonly required.
• Trainee positions may be for applicants without dispatch experience.
• Basic computer skills and clear communication are essential.
• Willingness to receive feedback is important.

Responsibilities

• Learn emergency call-taking procedures and terminology.
• Confirm locations and gather essential incident details.
• Develop accurate typing and CAD skills.
• Study service-area geography, maps, and jurisdictions.
• Learn radio procedures and unit-status monitoring.
• Observe and perform duties under supervision.
• Complete assessments and training milestones.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.

Skills

Typing

Listening

Memory

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CAD

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Manchester, VT invites applications for Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee positions. Trainees learn how to receive calls, document incidents, operate communications systems, and support emergency response operations under qualified supervision.

Training combines classroom instruction, simulations, and supervised console assignments. Schedules may include nights, weekends, and overtime as trainees progress and earn certifications.