911 operators

Duties and responsibilities: 911 emergency dispatchers often are the first people contacted when emergency assistance is needed. They might work at call centers, police stations, fire stations or hospitals.

Salary: $55,070

Education: dispatchers work in a high-energy environment and must be able to make quick decisions while communicating with callers who are in an emergency. A high school education is usually required to become a 911 operator, and on-the-job training varies by employer

Reflection: I would like to be a 911 operator, but I don’t like the pay because they earn a little.