Job Purpose or Objective(s): The Dispatch Training Coordinator designs, implements, and manages comprehensive training and quality assurance programs for all dispatch personnel. This role ensures that dispatchers are properly trained, certified, and continuously supported in developing the skills and knowledge required to perform their duties effectively. You will report to the Public Safety Dispatch Manager.
Primary Tasks:
Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs for new and existing dispatch personnel, including onboarding, continuing education, and refresher courses, ensuring consistent skill development and operational readiness in a high-volume department.
Facilitate learning using classroom instruction, simulation exercises, on-the-job training (OJT), and scenario-based assessments.
Create and maintain current training materials such as standard operating procedures (SOPs), training manuals, lesson plans, and evaluation tools.
Track and assess trainee performance through Daily Observation Reports (DORs), provide timely feedback, and identify areas for additional coaching.
Collaborate with dispatch supervisors and management to evaluate team performance, identify skill gaps, and ensure alignment of training with operational needs.
Ensure compliance with APCO, NENA, and internal standards.
Maintain accurate and organized documentation for all training activities, including individual training records, attendance logs, certification tracking, and audit-ready files.
Conduct ongoing quality assurance reviews using Eventide and recommend improvements to training programs and dispatch operations based on review outcomes.
Perform other responsibilities as may be assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
- Associate degree in criminal justice, public safety, communications, or related field or;
- An equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of a degree
- Must possess or obtain the APCO PST1 Instructor Certification and CTO Instructor Certification within twelve (12) months of hire
- Knowledge of emergency communications standards (APCO, NENA)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and training-related software (LMS platforms, Eventide)
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Three (3) years of experience in public safety dispatch
About the Choctaw Nation
The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.
Benefits
- Free gym membership
- Free access to employee health clinic
- Free lunch for casino & resort associates
- Earned wages access once per week for hourly Associates
- Pet insurance
- Paid vacation / sick time
- Medical / Dental / Vision
- 401(K) with company match
- College tuition reimbursement
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave
- Employee assistance program
- Employee prescription program
- CNO Paid Life Insurance
- Teladoc
- On Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental)
- On Site Mammogram Services
- Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo)
- Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program
- Wellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse)
- Maternity Care Program
- (Benefits provided by the Choctaw Nation are based on employment classification)
CNO was selected as a winner in both HRDUS' and Forbes' 2022 "Employer of Choice" competitions:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received recognition as one of six Best Places to Work in the United States as selected by HRDUS
- Choctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition from Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity in the Travel & Leisure category.
- Forbes also recognized the Choctaw Casino and Resorts as one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates.
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