How do they match: Public Safety Telecommunicators

  • 911 Dispatcher
  • 911 Operator
  • 911 Emergency Dispatcher
  • 911 Emergency Services Dispatcher
  • Dispatch Manager
  • Dispatch Specialist
  • Dispatch Tech
  • Dispatch Technician
  • Dispatcher
  • Operator
  • Alarm Operator
  • Ambulance Dispatcher
  • Communications Dispatcher
  • Communications Operator
  • Emergency Dispatcher
  • Emergency Operator
  • Emergency Communications Dispatcher
  • Emergency Communications Operator
  • Emergency Medical Dispatcher
  • Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher
  • Emergency Vehicle Dispatcher
  • Fire Dispatcher
  • Fire Fighters Dispatcher
  • Forest Fire Fighters Dispatcher
  • Police Dispatcher
  • Police Communications Dispatcher
  • Police Communications Operator
  • Police Radio Dispatcher
  • Police and Fire Dispatcher
  • Protective Signal Operator
  • Public Safety Dispatcher
  • Radio Dispatcher
  • Reach Operator
  • Security Dispatcher
  • Service Dispatcher
  • Telecommunications Operator
  • Transportation 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.

  • Operate and maintain mobile dispatch vehicles and equipment.
  • Answer routine inquiries, and refer calls not requiring dispatches to appropriate departments and agencies.
  • Determine response requirements and relative priorities of situations, and dispatch units in accordance with established procedures.
  • Observe alarm registers and scan maps to determine whether a specific emergency is in the dispatch service area.
  • Record details of calls, dispatches, and messages.
  • Scan status charts and computer screens, and contact emergency response field units to determine emergency units available for dispatch.

  • Operate communications equipment or systems.
  • Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment.
  • Adjust office equipment to ensure proper operation.
  • Coordinate operational activities.
  • Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities.
  • Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.