Emergency Dispatcher Trainee - Telecommunicator in Training

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Cleburne (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employer-provided training

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Dispatcher Trainee / Telecommunicator Trainee in Fort Johnson, LA. The program introduces you to emergency communications, focusing on call-taking, incident documentation, dispatch systems, and support for response operations.

Training combines classroom instruction, simulations, and supervised console work. Trainees may work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as they progress and earn certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Basic computer skills and clear communication are essential.
• Typing accuracy and speed preferred; customer service experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Learn emergency call-taking procedures and terminology.
• Document incidents accurately and gather essential details.
• Develop skills in typing and computer-aided dispatch.
• Study service-area geography, maps, and response jurisdictions.
• Learn radio procedures and unit-status monitoring.
• Perform duties under supervision and complete milestones.

Skills

Typing

Clear communication

Basic computer skills

Customer service experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAD systems

Radio procedures

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks Dispatcher Trainee / Telecommunicator Trainee in Fort Johnson, LA. The program introduces you to emergency communications, focusing on call-taking, incident documentation, dispatch systems, and support for response operations.

Training combines classroom instruction, simulations, and supervised console work. Trainees may work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as they progress and earn certifications.