Public Safety Dispatcher Trainee: Training in 911 Communications

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employer-provided training

Job summary

County Emergency Communications is offering Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities. Trainees will learn how to receive calls, document incidents, operate dispatch systems, and support emergency response operations under supervision.

Training may include classrooms, simulations, and supervised console work with possible night/weekend shifts. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, basic computer and typing skills, clear communication, and a willingness to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED commonly required.
• Basic computer skills, clear communication, accurate typing are expected.
• 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.
• Complete assessments, coaching sessions, and training milestones.
• Learn confidentiality, security, and professional-conduct requirements.

Skills

Typing

Communication

Multitasking

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

County Emergency Communications is offering Dispatcher Trainee and Telecommunicator Trainee opportunities. Trainees will learn how to receive calls, document incidents, operate dispatch systems, and support emergency response operations under supervision.

Training may include classrooms, simulations, and supervised console work with possible night/weekend shifts. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, basic computer and typing skills, clear communication, and a willingness to