Emergency Dispatcher Trainee – Launch Your Public Safety Career

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employer-provided training

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Vermilion, IL is offering Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities. Trainees learn to receive calls, document incidents, operate communications systems, and support emergency response operations within a structured program.

Responsibilities expand with demonstrated skills; training may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. This entry-level pathway emphasizes foundational skills and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Trainees without dispatch experience encouraged.
• Basic computer skills and accurate typing.
• Clear communication and willingness to receive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Learn emergency call-taking procedures and agency terminology.
• Document incidents and gather essential details.
• Develop CAD and typing skills under supervision.
• Study service-area geography and response jurisdictions.
• Learn radio procedures and unit-status monitoring.
• Perform assigned duties under supervision.
• Complete training milestones and assessments.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Typing

Clear communication

Willingness to receive feedback

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer-aided dispatch (CAD)

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Vermilion, IL is offering Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities. Trainees learn to receive calls, document incidents, operate communications systems, and support emergency response operations within a structured program.

Responsibilities expand with demonstrated skills; training may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. This entry-level pathway emphasizes foundational skills and professional conduct.