Tips for Entry
Attend the APCO International Annual Conference & Expo (https://www.apcointl.org/events) and NENA Annual Conference & Expo (https://www.nena.org/page/nena2025#) to network and participate in continuing education classes and workshops.
Visit the following Web sites for job listings:
- https://apcointl-jobs.careerwebsite.com
- https://jobs.nena.org
- https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/emergency-dispatcher-jobs
A strong background in communications and computer science is helpful in this field; take classes in these areas. Additionally, learning a foreign language, especially Spanish, may give you an advantage over other job applicants.
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- Court Reporters
- Crime Analysts
- Criminal Lawyers
- Customs Officials
- Deputy U.S. Marshals
- Detectives
- Directors of Security
- Emergency Management Directors
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- FBI Agents
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- Fire Protection Engineers
- Fire Safety Directors
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- Firefighters
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- Forensic Experts
- Forensic Meteorologists
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- Intelligence Officers
- Judges
- Lawyers
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- Legal Secretaries
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