Emergency Dispatch Trainee—Launch Your Public Safety Career

County Emergency Communications; georgetown (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employer-provided training

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Bart, PA is offering Dispatcher Trainee / Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities. Trainees learn to receive calls, document incidents, operate dispatch systems, and support emergency response operations under supervision.

Training includes classroom instruction, simulations, and supervised console assignments. Schedules may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime; a high school diploma, basic computer skills, clear communication, and accurate typing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Trainee positions often for applicants without prior dispatch experience.

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 speed

Computer skills

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Bart, PA is offering Dispatcher Trainee / Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities. Trainees learn to receive calls, document incidents, operate dispatch systems, and support emergency response operations under supervision.

Training includes classroom instruction, simulations, and supervised console assignments. Schedules may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime; a high school diploma, basic computer skills, clear communication, and accurate typing