Emergency Dispatch Trainee: Start Your 911 Career

County Emergency Communications; Zeeland (ND); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employer-provided training

Job summary

The Lehr dispatcher trainee program offered by County Emergency Communications provides a structured introduction to emergency communications work. Trainees learn how to receive calls, document incidents, operate communications systems, and support emergency response operations during training and supervised assignments.

As skills are demonstrated, responsibilities expand and training milestones, certifications, and agency standards open paths to independent work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Trainee positions are often intended for applicants without previous dispatch experience.
• Individuals may need to meet background and suitability requirements.

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.

Skills

Typing

Computer-aided dispatch

Radio procedures

Map reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAD system

Job description

The Lehr dispatcher trainee program offered by County Emergency Communications provides a structured introduction to emergency communications work. Trainees learn how to receive calls, document incidents, operate communications systems, and support emergency response operations during training and supervised assignments.

As skills are demonstrated, responsibilities expand and training milestones, certifications, and agency standards open paths to independent work.