Emergency Dispatch Trainee: Start Your Communications Career

911 Emergency Communications; Flemington (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Paid leave

Employer-provided training

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Fleming, PA is seeking Dispatcher Trainee / Telecommunicator Trainee to begin a structured program in emergency communications. Trainees learn to receive calls, document incidents, operate dispatch systems, and support emergency response operations.

Under supervision, you will progress through training milestones, with opportunities to advance after completing required certifications and meeting employer performance standards, including potential night or weekend

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Trainee positions are often intended for applicants without previous dispatch experience, although some employers may set additional prerequisites.

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

Clear communication

Multitasking

Customer service experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Fleming, PA is seeking Dispatcher Trainee / Telecommunicator Trainee to begin a structured program in emergency communications. Trainees learn to receive calls, document incidents, operate dispatch systems, and support emergency response operations.

Under supervision, you will progress through training milestones, with opportunities to advance after completing required certifications and meeting employer performance standards, including potential night or weekend