Public Safety Telecommunicators

Does not pass

• Question callers to determine their locations and the nature of their problems to determine type of response needed.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 8.2% of the role's time · $436M

• Record details of calls, dispatches, and messages.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 7.7% of the role's time · $409M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

• Determine response requirements and relative priorities of situations, and dispatch units in accordance with established procedures.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 7.6% of the role's time · $403M

• Answer routine inquiries, and refer calls not requiring dispatches to appropriate departments and agencies.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 7.3% of the role's time · $388M · waiting on a check

• Receive incoming telephone or alarm system calls regarding emergency and non-emergency police and fire service, emergency ambulance service, information, and after-hours calls for departments within a city.

  reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 7.2% of the role's time · $379M

• Relay information and messages to and from emergency sites, to law enforcement agencies, and to all other individuals or groups requiring notification.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 7.2% of the role's time · $379M

• Monitor various radio frequencies, such as those used by public works departments, school security, and civil defense, to stay apprised of developing situations.

  physical work, outside the screen · 6.9% of the role's time · $364M

• Read and effectively interpret small-scale maps and information from a computer screen to determine locations and provide directions.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 6.8% of the role's time · $359M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

• Enter, update, and retrieve information from teletype networks and computerized data systems regarding such things as wanted persons, stolen property, vehicle registration, and stolen vehicles.

  reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 6.6% of the role's time · $348M

• Scan status charts and computer screens, and contact emergency response field units to determine emergency units available for dispatch.

  physical work, outside the screen · 5.8% of the role's time · $305M

• Maintain access to, and security of, highly sensitive materials.

  physical work, outside the screen · 5.7% of the role's time · $300M

• Provide emergency medical instructions to callers.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 5.0% of the role's time · $266M

• Observe alarm registers and scan maps to determine whether a specific emergency is in the dispatch service area.

  reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 4.5% of the role's time · $239M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

• Maintain files of information relating to emergency calls, such as personnel rosters and emergency call-out and pager files.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 3.9% of the role's time · $207M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

• Learn material and pass required tests for certification.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 2.8% of the role's time · $150M · passed by Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

• Monitor alarm systems to detect emergencies, such as fires and illegal entry into establishments.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.6% of the role's time · $136M

• Operate and maintain mobile dispatch vehicles and equipment.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.4% of the role's time · $125M

• Test and adjust communication and alarm systems, and report malfunctions to maintenance units.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.0% of the role's time · $104M