Emergency Dispatch Trainee: Start Your Public Safety Career

911 Emergency Communications; Springhope (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employer-provided training

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in the United States is seeking entry-level dispatcher trainees to learn emergency call-taking procedures, agency terminology, and typing skills while working under supervision in classrooms and busy communications centers.

You will complete required training milestones, participate in assessments, and meet background screening and attendance standards. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with basic computer skills and clear communication valued.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Trainee positions are often intended for applicants without previous dispatch experience.

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

Education

High school diploma

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in the United States is seeking entry-level dispatcher trainees to learn emergency call-taking procedures, agency terminology, and typing skills while working under supervision in classrooms and busy communications centers.

You will complete required training milestones, participate in assessments, and meet background screening and attendance standards. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with basic computer skills and clear communication valued.