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911 Operator
Education/Training/Certifications:
In order to become a 911 operator you need to have at least a high school diploma and take a series of training that usually take anywhere from 3-6 months. Training involves learning how to use radio equipment and broadcasting as well as communication skills and stress management. CPR certification and an emergency medical dispatch course might also be required.
Responsibilities and/or Daily Activities:
911 operators receive emergency calls and obtain the information needed to decide the course of actions that should be taken. They are required to create and maintain logs of calls, to give a report a often as necessary. 911 operators decide how many and what kind of emergency services units are to be sent to the scene. While sending help 911 operators keep communication with the callers and give first-aid instructions if necessary.
Salary:
Most 911 operators/dispatchers get paid an average of $35,000-$45,000 or an hourly rate of $18.01
Pros/Cons:
-It would be fun to get to know the people of my neighborhood.
-I would like to help people.
-Knowing the training and how to handle stressed out people would be a good life skill.
-I don't like to sit in one place i like to move around.
-I'm not really good at talking on the phone.
-I'm the worst multi-tasker in the world.
Interest in the Job
On a scale of 1-10 i would pick a 5.5 because this wouldn't be my first job choice but if it came down to it i would do it.
Sources:
http://education-portal.com/articles/911_Emergency_Dispatcher_Required_Skills_Duties_and_Responsibilities.html
In order to become a 911 operator you need to have at least a high school diploma and take a series of training that usually take anywhere from 3-6 months. Training involves learning how to use radio equipment and broadcasting as well as communication skills and stress management. CPR certification and an emergency medical dispatch course might also be required.
Responsibilities and/or Daily Activities:
911 operators receive emergency calls and obtain the information needed to decide the course of actions that should be taken. They are required to create and maintain logs of calls, to give a report a often as necessary. 911 operators decide how many and what kind of emergency services units are to be sent to the scene. While sending help 911 operators keep communication with the callers and give first-aid instructions if necessary.
Salary:
Most 911 operators/dispatchers get paid an average of $35,000-$45,000 or an hourly rate of $18.01
Pros/Cons:
-It would be fun to get to know the people of my neighborhood.
-I would like to help people.
-Knowing the training and how to handle stressed out people would be a good life skill.
-I don't like to sit in one place i like to move around.
-I'm not really good at talking on the phone.
-I'm the worst multi-tasker in the world.
Interest in the Job
On a scale of 1-10 i would pick a 5.5 because this wouldn't be my first job choice but if it came down to it i would do it.
Sources:
http://education-portal.com/articles/911_Emergency_Dispatcher_Required_Skills_Duties_and_Responsibilities.html