How do they match: Public Safety Telecommunicators

  • Police and Fire Dispatcher

  • Determine response requirements and relative priorities of situations, and dispatch units in accordance with established procedures.
  • Maintain files of information relating to emergency calls, such as personnel rosters and emergency call-out and pager files.
  • Monitor various radio frequencies, such as those used by public works departments, school security, and civil defense, to stay apprised of developing situations.

  • Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities.
  • Maintain current knowledge related to work activities.