Emergency Dispatch Trainee: Start a Public Safety Career

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Employer-provided training

Paid leave

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services on Saint Paul Island is seeking Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee to begin a structured introduction to emergency communications. Trainees learn to receive calls, document incidents, operate communications systems, and support emergency response operations under experienced instructors.

Training combines classroom instruction, simulations, and supervised console assignments, with schedules that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; trainee roles for newcomers.
• Basic computer skills and clear communication essential.
• Willingness to learn assessments and scores.

Responsibilities

• Learn emergency call-taking procedures and terminology.
• Confirm locations and gather incident details.
• Develop CAD skills and map knowledge.
• Learn radio procedures and unit-status monitoring.
• Observe and perform duties under supervision.
• Complete assessments and training milestones.
• Adhere to confidentiality and professional conduct requirements.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAD

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services on Saint Paul Island is seeking Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee to begin a structured introduction to emergency communications. Trainees learn to receive calls, document incidents, operate communications systems, and support emergency response operations under experienced instructors.

Training combines classroom instruction, simulations, and supervised console assignments, with schedules that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime