Entry-Level Emergency Dispatcher Trainee

911 Emergency Communications; Arlington (VA); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employer-provided training

Résumé du poste

Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee positions provide a structured introduction to emergency communications work. Under the direction of qualified instructors and training personnel, trainees learn how to receive calls, document incidents, operate communications systems, and support emergency response operations.

Salary is stated as {salary_min}–{salary_max} per year, with training that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• Trainee positions are often intended for applicants without previous dispatch experience.
• Basic computer skills, clear communication, accurate typing, and a willingness to receive feedback.

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.

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee positions provide a structured introduction to emergency communications work. Under the direction of qualified instructors and training personnel, trainees learn how to receive calls, document incidents, operate communications systems, and support emergency response operations.

Salary is stated as {salary_min}–{salary_max} per year, with training that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.