Public Safety Telecommunicator
Public Safety Telecommunicators are responsible for answering emergency calls, dispatching emergency responders, and providing assistance to callers. They work in a variety of settings, including police departments, fire departments, and ambulance services.
Job Duties
Public Safety Telecommunicators typically perform the following duties:
- Answer emergency calls and assess the nature of the emergency
- Dispatch emergency responders to the scene of the emergency
- Provide instructions to callers on how to handle the emergency
- Maintain radio communications with emergency responders
- Document all calls and activities