Emergency Dispatcher Trainee - Training & Growth

County Emergency Communications; Ruleville (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid training

Paid leave

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Ruleville, MS offers Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee roles designed to introduce you to emergency communications. Under instructors, you will learn to receive calls, document incidents, operate dispatch systems, and support response operations.

Training may include classroom instruction, simulations, and supervised console assignments. Responsibilities grow with demonstrated skill; completion of training and certifications affect assignments and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or typical for trainee role.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with typing.
• Clear communication and ability to receive feedback.
• Check vacancy for required assessments and minimum scores.

Responsibilities

• Learn emergency call-taking procedures and agency terminology.
• Practice confirming locations and gathering essential incident details.
• Develop typing and CAD skills for dispatcher operations.
• Study service-area geography, maps, and response jurisdictions.
• Learn radio procedures and unit-status monitoring.
• Observe and perform duties under supervision.
• Complete assessments and training milestones.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.

Skills

Typing

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAD systems

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Ruleville, MS offers Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee roles designed to introduce you to emergency communications. Under instructors, you will learn to receive calls, document incidents, operate dispatch systems, and support response operations.

Training may include classroom instruction, simulations, and supervised console assignments. Responsibilities grow with demonstrated skill; completion of training and certifications affect assignments and