Emergency Dispatch Trainee – Public Safety Career Starter

911 Emergency Communications; Sun Valley (CA); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employer-provided training

Résumé du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Sun Valley, CA seeks Dispatcher Trainee / Telecommunicator Trainee to begin a structured introduction to emergency communications. Trainees learn to receive calls, document incidents, operate dispatch systems, and support emergency response under guidance.

As training progresses, responsibilities expand after demonstrations of required skills; schedules may include nights, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Trainee positions are often intended for applicants without previous dispatch experience.
• Candidates should have basic computer skills, clear communication, accurate typing, and a willingness to receive feedback.
• Check the vacancy for required assessments and minimum scores.

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Computer skills

Clear communication

Accurate typing

Feedback willingness

Multitasking

Formation

High school diploma

Description du poste

911 Emergency Communications in Sun Valley, CA seeks Dispatcher Trainee / Telecommunicator Trainee to begin a structured introduction to emergency communications. Trainees learn to receive calls, document incidents, operate dispatch systems, and support emergency response under guidance.

As training progresses, responsibilities expand after demonstrations of required skills; schedules may include nights, weekends, and overtime.