Salary Range
$25,000 to $75,000Overview
Emergency services dispatchers answer 911 telephone and alarm system calls and, if necessary, coordinate the dispatch of emergency responders. They also provide basic medical instructions to callers until first responders (emergency medical technicians, firefighters, police officers) can arrive. Approximately 98,300 emergency services dispatchers are employed in the United States. They are also known as 911 communications operators, 911 emergency operators, and public safety communicators.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
About as Fast as the AveragePersonality Traits
Hands On
Helpful
Outgoing
Career Ladder
Emergency Services Director
911 Center Director
Senior Dispatcher
Emergency Services Dispatcher
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