Emergency Dispatcher Trainee – Start Public Safety Career

County Emergency Communications; Edgewater (NJ); In loco; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Training provided

Descrizione del lavoro

County Emergency Communications in Edgewater, NJ offers Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities designed to introduce candidates to emergency communications. Trainees learn to receive calls, document incidents, operate dispatch systems, and support response operations.

Responsibilities grow as training and minimum standards are met, with progression dependent on completed training, required certifications, and employer performance benchmarks.

Competenze

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Trainee positions are often intended for applicants without previous dispatch experience.
• Basic computer skills, clear communication, and accurate typing are important.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Typing

Clear communication

Computer skills

Customer service

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

County Emergency Communications in Edgewater, NJ offers Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities designed to introduce candidates to emergency communications. Trainees learn to receive calls, document incidents, operate dispatch systems, and support response operations.

Responsibilities grow as training and minimum standards are met, with progression dependent on completed training, required certifications, and employer performance benchmarks.