911 Dispatcher / Emergency Communications Officer in Tennessee

911 dispatchers are the first first responders — the calm, decisive voices that gather critical information and send help in life-or-death situations. It's a high-stress, deeply meaningful career that provides exceptional job security and strong benefits in government employment.

$41,418 TN Median Salary
6% Growth Rate
3–6 months Training

💰 911 Dispatcher / Emergency Communications Officer Salary in Tennessee

Estimated salary range for 911 Dispatcher / Emergency Communications Officers in Tennessee, based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost of living.

Entry
$33,000
Median
$41,418
Experienced
$66,000

🎓 911 Dispatcher / Emergency Communications Officer Licensing in Tennessee

Credential required: EMD (Emergency Medical Dispatch) Certification + APCO or NENA

Requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify current licensing requirements with the Tennessee state licensing board before enrolling.

🏫 911 Dispatcher / Emergency Communications Officer Programs in Tennessee

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🗺️ This Career in Other States

🏫 Schools and programs related to 911 Dispatcher / Emergency Communications Officer in Tennessee

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Community College

Cleveland State Community College

📍 Cleveland, TN
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Community College

Pellissippi State Community College

📍 Knoxville, TN
Certificate 2-4yr
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Community College

Walters State Community College

📍 Morristown, TN
Certificate 2-4yr
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Community College

Northeast State Community College

📍 Blountville, TN
Certificate 2-4yr
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Community College

Southwest Tennessee Community College

📍 Memphis, TN
Certificate 2-4yr
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Community College

Volunteer State Community College

📍 Gallatin, TN
Certificate 2-4yr
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Community College

Columbia State Community College

📍 Columbia, TN
Certificate 2-4yr
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Community College

Roane State Community College

📍 Harriman, TN
Certificate 2-4yr
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Community College

Dyersburg State Community College

📍 Dyersburg, TN
Certificate 2-4yr
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Community College

Nashville State Community College

📍 Nashville, TN
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Community College

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton

📍 Elizabethton, TN
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Community College

Jackson State Community College

📍 Jackson, TN
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