Emergency Dispatch Trainee — Start a Public Safety Career

County Emergency Communications; Annabella (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employer-provided training

Job summary

County Emergency Communications seeks motivated Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee candidates in Annabella, UT. Trainees learn call-taking, incident documentation, and dispatch system operation under qualified supervision, with progression as training milestones are met.

Responsibilities increase with demonstrated skills; preparation includes assessments, certifications, and adherence to performance standards. Training may involve nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required for trainee roles.
• Basic computer skills, clear communication, and accurate typing are essential.
• Customer service or telephone-based experience may be useful.
• Check vacancy for required assessments and minimum scores.

Responsibilities

• Learn emergency call-taking procedures and agency terminology.
• Develop accurate typing and computer-aided dispatch skills.
• Study service-area geography, maps, and response jurisdictions.
• Learn radio procedures and unit-status monitoring under supervision.
• Complete assessments and training milestones as required.

Job description

County Emergency Communications seeks motivated Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee candidates in Annabella, UT. Trainees learn call-taking, incident documentation, and dispatch system operation under qualified supervision, with progression as training milestones are met.

Responsibilities increase with demonstrated skills; preparation includes assessments, certifications, and adherence to performance standards. Training may involve nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.