Emergency Dispatch Trainee: Start a Public Safety Career

County Emergency Communications; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employer-provided training

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Barberton, OH is offering Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee positions designed as a structured introduction to emergency communications work. Trainees learn to receive calls, document incidents, operate dispatch systems, and support emergency response under supervision.

Training may include classroom instruction, simulations, and supervised console assignments, with shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays as training progresses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills, clear communication, and accurate typing.
• Willingness to receive feedback; customer service experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Learn emergency call-taking procedures and agency terminology.
• Develop accurate typing and computer-aided dispatch skills.
• Observe and perform duties under supervision and complete milestones.

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Barberton, OH is offering Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee positions designed as a structured introduction to emergency communications work. Trainees learn to receive calls, document incidents, operate dispatch systems, and support emergency response under supervision.

Training may include classroom instruction, simulations, and supervised console assignments, with shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays as training progresses.