Emergency Services Intake - Dispatcher Trainee, Telecommunicator Trainee

911 Emergency Communications; Rutherford (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employer-provided training

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Rutherford, TN seeks a Trainee Dispatcher to join a state-of-the-art operations center. Training covers call-taking procedures, incident detail gathering, typing, radio procedures, and confidentiality requirements.

Roles may involve nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime during training and eventual shifts. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, clear communication, accurate typing, and willingness to receive feedback.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; trainee positions may target applicants without experience.
• Basic computer skills and clear communication required.
• Willingness to receive feedback; customer service experience may be useful.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Typing

Clear communication

Basic computer skills

Customer service experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Details

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Training may combine classroom instruction, simulations, and supervised console assignments. Training schedules and later operational shifts may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

What You May Do

• 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

Experience and Education Requirements

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.

Candidates should have basic computer skills, clear communication, accurate typing, and a willingness to receive feedback. Customer service or telephone-based experience may be useful. Check the vacancy for required assessments and minimum scores.

General Conditions of Employment

• Meet the agency’s minimum age and employment eligibility requirements


• Successfully complete required background screening and hiring assessments
  
• Complete additional pre-employment evaluations when specified


• Attend required training and meet attendance standards


• Achieve required competencies and certifications within established deadlines


• Meet probationary requirements and operational performance standards

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Trainees may work in classrooms and active communications centers using headsets, keyboards, and multiple displays. Supervised duties may include exposure to distressing calls. The official vacancy describes essential functions, training expectations, and accommodation procedures.

Benefits

• Eligible trainees may receive insurance coverage, retirement benefits, paid leave, and employer-provided training.