Emergency Dispatcher Trainee - Start in Public Safety

County Emergency Communications; Linton (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employer-provided training

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is offering Dispatcher Trainee / Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities in Newberry, IN. Trainees receive structured instruction to learn how to receive calls, document incidents, operate dispatch systems, and support emergency response operations.

Training combines classroom work, simulations, and supervised console assignments; schedules may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as training milestones are met.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Basic computer skills, clear communication, and accurate typing are desirable.
• Customer service or telephone-based 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

Computer basics

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications is offering Dispatcher Trainee / Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities in Newberry, IN. Trainees receive structured instruction to learn how to receive calls, document incidents, operate dispatch systems, and support emergency response operations.

Training combines classroom work, simulations, and supervised console assignments; schedules may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as training milestones are met.