Emergency Dispatch Trainee: Start Your Safety Career

911 Emergency Communications; North Bonneville (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employer-provided training

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in North Bonneville, WA is seeking individuals for Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee roles. You will receive structured training to handle emergency calls, document incidents, and support fast response operations.

Training may include classroom work, simulations, and supervised console tasks. These trainee positions are designed for those with a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer and typing skills, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Trainee positions are for applicants without dispatch experience, though employers may set prerequisites.
• Basic computer skills and clear communication are expected.
• Customer service or telephone experience may be useful.

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 speed

Clear communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in North Bonneville, WA is seeking individuals for Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee roles. You will receive structured training to handle emergency calls, document incidents, and support fast response operations.

Training may include classroom work, simulations, and supervised console tasks. These trainee positions are designed for those with a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer and typing skills, and strong communication.