Emergency Dispatch Trainee — Training + Benefits

County Emergency Communications; Gilbert Creek (WV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employer-provided training

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Gilbert, AR is offering Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities. Trainees receive structured instruction on receiving calls, documenting incidents, operating communications systems, and supporting emergency response operations.

Training progresses with demonstrated skill, certifications, and employer standards; duties expand as competencies grow, with classroom, simulations, and supervised console work including nights, weekends, holidays,

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Candidates should have basic computer skills, clear communication, accurate typing, and a willingness to receive feedback.

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

Basic computer skills

Clear communication

Accurate typing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Gilbert, AR is offering Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities. Trainees receive structured instruction on receiving calls, documenting incidents, operating communications systems, and supporting emergency response operations.

Training progresses with demonstrated skill, certifications, and employer standards; duties expand as competencies grow, with classroom, simulations, and supervised console work including nights, weekends, holidays,