Public Safety Dispatcher Certificate

Public Safety Dispatcher Certificate
This 6 credit-hour program curriculum is based on NFPA National Fire Protection Association Standard 1061.
This certificate meets the requirements of:
Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB)
Public Safety Dispatcher minimum standards
Association of Police Communications Officers (APCO) Project 25
Public Safety Dispatcher minimum standards
National Fire Protection Association NFPA 1061 Public Safety Dispatcher job requirement.
9-1-1 StarZ III Simulator Training
Gain specific knowledge required to successfully handle emergency calls by training on the 9-1-1 StarZ III simulator. By working with Harper's state-of-the-art equipment, you'll learn though experiential situations that re-create the real world environment of an emergency communicator.
Demand for Skilled Professionals
The need for qualified public safety dispatchers is more important than ever. Jobs are expected to grow 6% in the future.
Strong Starting Salary
Area communications centers hire at starting salaries of about $40,000 plus full benefits (March 2009). And with some experience, you could be earning up to $70,000 a year.
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