Emergency Dispatch Trainee — Start a Rewarding Career

County Emergency Communications; Lewisburg (WV); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employer-provided training

Descripción de la vacante

County Emergency Communications in Caldwell, WV offers Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities. Trainees learn call-taking, incident documentation, and how to operate dispatch systems under supervision, with training milestones and potential night/shift rotations.

The program emphasizes confidentiality, professionalism, and growth as trainees gain skills, complete assessments, and advance to operational duties upon successful completion of training and certifications.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Basic computer skills, clear communication, and accurate typing.
• Willingness to receive feedback and participate in training.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conocimientos

Typing

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Customer service experience

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

County Emergency Communications in Caldwell, WV offers Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities. Trainees learn call-taking, incident documentation, and how to operate dispatch systems under supervision, with training milestones and potential night/shift rotations.

The program emphasizes confidentiality, professionalism, and growth as trainees gain skills, complete assessments, and advance to operational duties upon successful completion of training and certifications.