Emergency Dispatcher
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Education and Training
This job requires a high school diploma or its equivalent along with extensive employer training. Responsibilities Emergency Dispatchers have to be able to make quick decisions when informed of an emergency. Everyday 911 operators handle incoming calls for the police, ambulance, and fire department. Salary As of 2015, the average salary for a 911 operator, an emergency dispatcher, is $40,000 per year. |
Anna's Case
An Emergency Dispatcher answered the call from Anna's neighbor, Doug Greene, and sent the police. Self Reflection Personally, I could not be an emergency dispatcher. My first reason is because I have watched 'The Call' way too many times to even contemplate the career. I would much rather be working in the field than answering phone calls. |
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911 Operator: Career Information and Requirements. (2015). Retrieved January 25, 2017, from http://study.com/articles/911_Operator_Career_Information_and_Requirements.html