Emergency Dispatch Trainee - Start Your Public Safety Career

911 Emergency Communications; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employer-provided training

Descripción de la vacante

911 Emergency Communications in Sun Valley, CA seeks Dispatcher Trainee / Telecommunicator Trainee to begin a structured program introducing emergency call-taking, incident documentation, and radio dispatch. Training blends classroom work with supervised console assignments and may include nights, weekends, and overtime as you progress through milestones.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, clear communication, and accurate typing.

Formación

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Trainee positions are often intended for applicants without previous dispatch experience.
• Candidates should have basic computer skills, clear communication, accurate typing, and a willingness to receive feedback.
• Customer service or telephone-based experience may be useful.
• Check the vacancy for required assessments and minimum scores.

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

Descripción del empleo

911 Emergency Communications in Sun Valley, CA seeks Dispatcher Trainee / Telecommunicator Trainee to begin a structured program introducing emergency call-taking, incident documentation, and radio dispatch. Training blends classroom work with supervised console assignments and may include nights, weekends, and overtime as you progress through milestones.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, clear communication, and accurate typing.