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Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers
Job description
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.
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Entry level hourly / annual
$20.24
$42,100
Typical hourly / annual
$26.80
$55,740
Experienced hourly / annual
$36.00
$74,880
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| Statewide Openings | |
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Annual Openings 50 |
| Total Employed 610 | |
| Projected Growth 4.7% | |
| * Projected through 2032 | |
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| Entry-Level Education | |
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High school diploma or equivalent |
Certificates & degrees in Idaho for Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 2023-2024
The data shown below displays information about how many individuals earned different degrees from each of Idaho’s eight public institutions.
Table Key
Certificate 1 = Cert1
Certificate 2 = Cert2
Associate = Assc
Bachelor's = Bach
Master's = Master
Doctorate or professional = PhD
| Title | Cert1 | Cert2 | Assc | Bach | Master | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No data avaliable | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total (0) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Learn more about the data for certificates and degrees earned in Idaho
Page sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics; Idaho Department of Labor; O*Net; Career Information System; America's Job Link Alliance; and Educational Analytics System of Idaho the State Longitudinal Data System
Eligible Training Provider data for Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers
| Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Title | Average Completion Rate | Average Employment Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0% | 0.0% |
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