43-5031.00

Public Safety Telecommunicators

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.

5.7OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Moderate Risk

AI will partially reshape this role

Safer than 57% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 49% probability of automation for this role
paper →
57%
of jobs safer
438
jobs riskier than this
+3.5%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Software & AI

AI software systems—language models, automation tools, and intelligent algorithms—are the primary vector of disruption for this role.

Public Safety Telecommunicators (911 dispatchers) operate in high-stakes, legally accountable roles where AI is beginning to assist with call prioritization, resource recommendation, and language translation. However, the combination of crisis communication, real-time situational judgment, and the legal accountability for dispatch decisions creates strong reasons to keep humans in the decision loop. AI tools like Priority Dispatch and RapidSOS improve dispatcher effectiveness but are positioned as augmentation through 2027.

Disrupted byGitHub CopilotChatGPT / GPT-4oSalesforce Einstein

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$50,730
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+3.5%
As fast as average
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Job Zone 2 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Active Listening65%
Speaking60%
Coordination62%
Monitoring58%
Time Management55%

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Moderate Risk
57% automation risk

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →