Job Description
Entry: #1
Interest in the Job: On a scale from 1-10 my interest in being a 911 operator is a 3. Being a 911 operator is not a career I wish to pursue, however, is does have some characteristics I do like to get me kind of interested.
Education/Training/Certifications: In order to become a 911 operator you will need to have at least a high school diploma and take a series of training that usually takes 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 coarse of actions that should be taken. They are required to create and maintain logs of calls, to give a reports as often as necessary. 911 operators decide how many and what kind of emergency service 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:
Sources: The source of the information above comes from a example Ms. Ogo gave the class titled, "CAREER JOURNAL #1- 911 OPERATOR:"
Interest in the Job: On a scale from 1-10 my interest in being a 911 operator is a 3. Being a 911 operator is not a career I wish to pursue, however, is does have some characteristics I do like to get me kind of interested.
Education/Training/Certifications: In order to become a 911 operator you will need to have at least a high school diploma and take a series of training that usually takes 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 coarse of actions that should be taken. They are required to create and maintain logs of calls, to give a reports as often as necessary. 911 operators decide how many and what kind of emergency service 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:
- Using a lot of technology; I, myself am very interested in a career that uses technology.
- Being able to help others; with every emergency call you receive you are helping someone, and possibly saving a life.
- Gaining a CPR Certification, for it would be helpful in life.
- Salary is not as high as other jobs I am more interested in.
- Not a lot of movement; all you need to do is sit down.
- Job could possibly get to you mentally.
Sources: The source of the information above comes from a example Ms. Ogo gave the class titled, "CAREER JOURNAL #1- 911 OPERATOR:"