Emergency Dispatch Trainee — Start Your Safety Career

County Emergency Communications; Woodson Terrace (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employer-provided training

Job summary

County Emergency Communications offers Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities in Woodson. Trainees learn how to receive calls, document incidents, operate communications systems, and support emergency response operations under supervision.

Training combines classroom instruction, simulations, and supervised console assignments. Shifts may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as training progresses and as required by certifications and performance standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Trainee positions are for applicants without prior 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.

Skills

Typing

Communication

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

None

Job description

County Emergency Communications offers Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities in Woodson. Trainees learn how to receive calls, document incidents, operate communications systems, and support emergency response operations under supervision.

Training combines classroom instruction, simulations, and supervised console assignments. Shifts may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as training progresses and as required by certifications and performance standards.