Emergency Dispatch Trainee — Start a Public Safety Career

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employer-provided training

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Richland, GA offers Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities designed to introduce you to emergency communications. Trainees learn to receive calls, document incidents, operate dispatch systems, and support response operations under supervision.

Training milestones, required certifications, and performance standards guide progression. Shifts may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as training and assignments evolve.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Basic computer skills, clear communication, and accurate typing are desirable.
• Check vacancy for required assessments and minimum scores.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Richland, GA offers Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities designed to introduce you to emergency communications. Trainees learn to receive calls, document incidents, operate dispatch systems, and support response operations under supervision.

Training milestones, required certifications, and performance standards guide progression. Shifts may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as training and assignments evolve.