Entry-Level Dispatcher Trainee – Emergency Communications

County Emergency Communications; Moses Lake (WA); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employer-provided training

Résumé du poste

County Emergency Communications in Soap Lake, WA seeks Dispatcher Trainee / Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities. Trainees learn how to receive calls, document incidents, operate communications systems, and support emergency response operations under supervision.

Responsibilities increase as training progresses, with safety, confidentiality, and professional conduct emphasized. Basic computer skills and clear communication are required; prior dispatch experience is not necessary, and progress

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Trainee positions are often for applicants without previous dispatch experience.
• Basic computer skills and clear communication are valued.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Typing ability

Clear communication

Customer service

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

County Emergency Communications in Soap Lake, WA seeks Dispatcher Trainee / Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities. Trainees learn how to receive calls, document incidents, operate communications systems, and support emergency response operations under supervision.

Responsibilities increase as training progresses, with safety, confidentiality, and professional conduct emphasized. Basic computer skills and clear communication are required; prior dispatch experience is not necessary, and progress