Public Safety Dispatch Trainee

County Emergency Communications; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Employer-provided training

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Natalbany, LA, is offering Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities. Trainees receive structured instruction under qualified staff to learn call-taking, incident documentation, and use of dispatch systems, with responsibilities expanding as training progresses.

The program emphasizes completing training milestones, potential shifts including nights/weekends, and prerequisites like a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and strong

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalent is commonly required.
• No prior dispatch experience is required; trainees may be considered.
• Candidates should have basic computer skills, clear communication, and accurate typing.
• Customer service or telephone-based 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.
• Observe and perform assigned duties under supervision.

Skills

Typing

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAD system

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Natalbany, LA, is offering Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities. Trainees receive structured instruction under qualified staff to learn call-taking, incident documentation, and use of dispatch systems, with responsibilities expanding as training progresses.

The program emphasizes completing training milestones, potential shifts including nights/weekends, and prerequisites like a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and strong