Public Safety Telecommunicators
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.
About the profession
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.
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Based on the Public Safety Telecommunicators role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Enterprising
Leading, persuading, business
Social
Helping, teaching, working with people
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
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Career Ladder
Trainee Public Safety Telecommunicator → Technician Public Safety Telecommunicator → Senior Technician Public Safety Telecommunicator → Lead Technician Public Safety Telecommunicator
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
76K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $33,490 - $44,095/year With equity/bonuses: $36,839 - $52,914 Top markets (SF/NYC): $38,514 - $52,914 Execute core tasks using Active Listening…
Skills used in this career
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Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Question callers to determine their locations and the nature of their problems to determine type of response needed.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $23,443 - $39,686 Year 2-3: Junior level $44,095 - $51,965 Year 4-6: Mid level $51,965 - $56,341 Year 7-10: Senior level $56,341 - $68,570 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Public Safety Telecommunicator genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Active Listening and Speaking You communicate clearly with…
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