How do they match: Public Safety Telecommunicators

  • Police and Fire Dispatcher

  • Operate telephone, radio, or other communication systems to receive and communicate requests for emergency assistance at 9-1-1 public safety answering points and emergency operations centers. Take information from the public and other sources regarding crimes, threats, disturbances, acts of terrorism, fires, medical emergencies, and other public safety matters. May coordinate and provide information to law enforcement and emergency response personnel. May access sensitive databases and other information sources as needed. May provide additional instructions to callers based on knowledge of and certification in law enforcement, fire, or emergency medical procedures.

  • Learn material and pass required tests for certification.
  • Maintain access to, and security of, highly sensitive materials.

  • Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment.
  • Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information.