Emergency Dispatcher Trainee: Training, Benefits & Growth

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid leave

Employer-provided training

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Pitkin, CO seeks Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee positions offering a structured introduction to emergency communications. Trainees learn to receive calls, document incidents, operate dispatch systems, and support responders under supervision.

Training may include classroom instruction, simulations, and supervised console work; shifts may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as milestones are met.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Trainee roles are often for applicants without dispatch experience.
• Basic computer skills and accurate typing are essential.
• Good communication and willingness to receive feedback are important.

Responsibilities

• Learn emergency call-taking procedures and terminology.
• Document incidents accurately and enter data into dispatch systems.
• Operate radio and computer-aided dispatch equipment under supervision.
• Attend training milestones and pass assessments.
• Develop confidentiality and professional conduct during operations.

Skills

Typing

Computer skills

Clear communication

Customer service experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Pitkin, CO seeks Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee positions offering a structured introduction to emergency communications. Trainees learn to receive calls, document incidents, operate dispatch systems, and support responders under supervision.

Training may include classroom instruction, simulations, and supervised console work; shifts may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as milestones are met.