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SUGGESTED MAJOR:

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

In a public safety agency, public safety dispatchers answer 911 calls and gather essential information from callers. They dspatch appropriate emergency services, such as police officers, firefighters, paramedics, or other first responders, based on the nature of the emergency and location.


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RELATED MAJORS:

  • Criminal Justice

  • Communications

  • Public Administration

  • Emergency Management


*A college degree is typically not required but Certifications and Training in emergency medical dispatch and CPR is required

CAREERS:

  • 911 Operator

  • Police Dispatcher

  • Fire Dispatcher

  • Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD)

Plus Many More!!!

"STEREOTYPICAL" TRAITS:

  • Critical-Thinker

  • Resilience

  • Detail-Oriented

  • Empathy

  • Calm Under Pressure

  • Leadership

  • Communication Skills

  • Problem-Solver

SALARY:

$38,102

U.S. Average 2023

Public Safety Dispatcher

Source: Salary.com

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