60 911 operator jobs in Columbus, OH


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Machine Operator

Columbus, OH · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

10 of the Most Popular Types of 911 Operator Jobs in 2026

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The qualifications to have a career as a 911 operator may vary depending on the size of the city or municipality for which you work. There are no specific educational requirements, but a high school diploma or GED certificate is the minimum in most call centers. Some 911 emergency call centers may require their dispatcher to have an associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree. Areas of study for 911 operators could include computer science, criminal justice or communications. You need excellent listening and communication skills and experience in a call center environment.

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Top Types Of 911 Operator Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying 911 Operator positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Temporary 911 Dispatcher

    Salary range: $35,500 - $49,500

    Temporary 911 Dispatcher is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Temporary 911 Dispatcher jobs pay between $35,500 (25th percentile) and $49,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Temporary 911 Dispatcher job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Entry Level 911 Dispatcher

    Salary range: $35,500 - $49,500

    Entry Level 911 Dispatcher is a typical job search query Most salaries for Entry Level 911 Dispatcher jobs pay between $35,500 (25th percentile) and $49,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Entry Level 911 Dispatcher job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Part Time 911 Dispatcher

    Salary range: $35,500 - $49,500

    Part Time 911 Dispatcher is a common job search query. Most salaries for Part Time 911 Dispatcher jobs pay between $35,500 (25th percentile) and $49,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Part Time 911 Dispatcher job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Chief Dispatcher

    Salary range: $45,500 - $101,000

    Chief Dispatcher is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Chief Dispatcher jobs pay between $45,500 (25th percentile) and $101,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Chief Dispatcher job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Apco 911

    Salary range: $40,500 - $61,000

    Apco 911 is a typical job search query Most salaries for Apco 911 jobs pay between $40,500 (25th percentile) and $61,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Apco 911 job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Fire Dispatcher

    Salary range: $42,500 - $66,500

    Fire dispatchers play a critical role in the emergency and non-emergency communications for a given city. Working in a call center, a fire dispatcher will receive calls from individuals, through 911 or a direct phone number. The dispatcher will be responsible for listening to the details and coordinate the appropriate services necessary to help the caller. Along with fire departments, dispatchers may often work with emergency medical services (EMS) and other public safety services. These calls can be for critical and life-threatening situations which will require the fire dispatcher to remain calm and gather the necessary information to get the right help to the right location.

  • 911 Dispatcher

    Salary range: $40,500 - $61,000

    A 911 dispatcher takes emergency calls from the public and communicates with the proper authorities to dispatch the appropriate response personnel. In this role, your duties include finding out the nature of the emergency, getting the address from the caller, and sending the information to the relevant department. For example, if a call for a fire emergency comes in, you relay that information to the fire department and ensure that a fire crew responds to the scene. Similarly, if there is a medical emergency, you contact the EMTs who are in that geographic area. In smaller towns and rural areas, a dispatcher might work alone, while in larger cities, you often work in a larger team.

  • Overnight 911 Dispatcher

    Salary range: $35,500 - $49,500

    Overnight 911 Dispatcher is a typical job search query Most salaries for Overnight 911 Dispatcher jobs pay between $35,500 (25th percentile) and $49,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Overnight 911 Dispatcher job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • 911 Center Manager

    Salary range: $45,000 - $66,500

    911 Center Manager is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for 911 Center Manager jobs pay between $45,000 (25th percentile) and $66,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for 911 Center Manager job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Emergency Telecommunications

    Salary range: $81,000 - $112,000

    Emergency Telecommunications is a typical job search query Most salaries for Emergency Telecommunications jobs pay between $81,000 (25th percentile) and $112,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Emergency Telecommunications job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.