Emergency Dispatcher Trainee | Telecommunicator In Training

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employer-provided training

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is offering Dispatcher Trainee opportunities in Shaver Lake, CA. Trainees learn how to receive calls, document incidents, operate communications systems, and support emergency response operations under qualified supervision.

Training may include classroom instruction, simulations, and supervised console assignments. Trainees should expect hours that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as the program progresses.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Trainee positions are often intended for applicants without previous dispatch experience, although individual employers may establish additional prerequisites.

Responsibilities

• Learn emergency call-taking procedures and terminology.
• Develop accurate typing and CAD skills.
• Study service-area geography, maps, and response jurisdictions.
• Learn radio procedures and unit-status monitoring.
• Observe and perform assigned duties under supervision.

Skills

Typing speed

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer-aided dispatch (CAD)

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services is offering Dispatcher Trainee opportunities in Shaver Lake, CA. Trainees learn how to receive calls, document incidents, operate communications systems, and support emergency response operations under qualified supervision.

Training may include classroom instruction, simulations, and supervised console assignments. Trainees should expect hours that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as the program progresses.