Also called: Computer-Aided Dispatch Administrator
Keeps the computer-aided dispatch software running that tracks every emergency call and unit.
CAD administrators configure the software dispatchers use to log calls and assign the closest ambulance or police car, connect it to maps and mobile computers, and fix problems at 3 a.m. if it crashes.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in IT or dispatch experience plus technical training.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Information Technology, Computer Science, GIS.
Growing about average. Approximate.
Medium risk for 10 years. Vendors add AI to dispatch software and automate admin tasks; fewer admins tune and secure each system.
Classes: Computer science, Networking / IT CTE, Geography / GIS.
Official data: O*NET occupation 15-1244.
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