Emergency Dispatcher Trainee — Public Safety Role

Weber County; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

401k match

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Accident insurance

Critical Illness

Job summary

Weber County is seeking candidates for an Emergency Dispatcher I position within the Weber Area Dispatch. The role provides specialized training, requires completion of required courses and certifications, and involves handling public safety communications with confidentiality and professionalism.

The position is 40 hours per week with irregular shifts, including days, nights, weekends and holidays. Competencies include problem solving, communication, and technical aptitude for equipment used in

Qualifications

• Must be a United States Citizen.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must obtain and maintain dispatcher certifications (POST, EMD, UCJIS, CPR) within specified timelines.
• Typing at 40 WPM net.

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in all courses and on‑the‑job training.
• Complete required courses and obtain dispatcher certifications.
• Learn and follow District policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with the public, trainers, coworkers and supervisors.
• Maintain confidentiality of district information and perform related duties.

Skills

Citizenship awareness

Communication

Listening skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Technical aptitude

Tools

Radio equipment

Headsets

Consoles

911 systems

Logging recorder

TDD/TDY device

Computers & software

Job description

Weber County is seeking candidates for an Emergency Dispatcher I position within the Weber Area Dispatch. The role provides specialized training, requires completion of required courses and certifications, and involves handling public safety communications with confidentiality and professionalism.

The position is 40 hours per week with irregular shifts, including days, nights, weekends and holidays. Competencies include problem solving, communication, and technical aptitude for equipment used in