Telecommunicator Salary in Lake Charles, LA

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How much does a Telecommunicator make in Lake Charles, LA? The average Telecommunicator salary in Lake Charles, LA is $40,632 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $36,210 and $46,066. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Public Safety Telecommunicator

Converse County WY - Douglas , WY

Public Safety Telecommunicator DEPARTMENT : Joint Communications REPORTS TO : Public Safety Communications Supervisor SALARY : $48,921.60 annually ($23.52/hr), DOE CLASSIFICATION: Salaried, Non ...

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Telecommunicator

Shelby County 911 - Birmingham , AL

As a new Telecommunicator, you will receive classroom and hands-on training to answer both 911 emergency calls and routine non-emergency calls in a communications center. In one call, you will offer ...

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Telecommunicator

Hill Administrative Services - DeLand , FL

We are seeking a Telecommunicator to become an integral part of our team! You will perform routine administrative assignments through telephonic and electronic systems to keep the medical facility ...

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911 Telecommunicator Supervisor

WILLIAMS COUNTY - Williston , ND

This position also performs the duties of 911 Telecommunicator. Examples of Duties The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities ...

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Telecommunicator I

Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority - Alcoa , TN

We are currently seeking a non-exempt Telecommunicator I to receive and dispatch communications by way of radio and telephone dispatch technology, to assist Public Safety personnel in responding to ...

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(911 DISPATCH) Telecommunicator

Sampson County - Clinton , NC

The Sampson County Communications Department has a full-time 911 Telecommunicator (Dispatcher) position available. Preferred applicant is highly experienced and trained with DCI and EMD ...

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What does a Telecommunicator do?

Common responsibilities of a Telecommunicator

Provides and relays necessary information regarding emergency situations to those individuals requiring notification, including public safety officials and representatives.

September 14, 2022

Communicate effectively via police radio, telephone, and in person, with co-workers and all others, including persons of diverse backgrounds and in altered emotional and psychological states.

November 02, 2022

Answers the telephone and all systems and receives emergency calls from citizens, law enforcement agencies or fire departments requesting/reporting emergencies, information and assistance.

November 27, 2022

Required to report for duty and shelter-in during emergency/disaster situations.

January 21, 2023

Monitors the alarm system, which includes the Keltron Fire & Burglar alarms, 911 emergency system for all 911 calls dialed from on campus, and Insight/ HVAC systems that are used for fire alarms, ammonia leaks, burglary alarms, temperature alarms, pump failure and water level alarms.

March 06, 2023

Receives telephone calls to the Emergency 911 Center, and other messages requiring primarily emergency type of assistance promptly and courteously, determines priority, and transmits clearly such requests for service to the appropriate personnel.

April 03, 2023

Maintains thorough working knowledge of all operational and administrative rules, regulations, codes, laws, policies, and procedures that govern duties within the Center and employment within the County.

April 05, 2023

Operates all equipment in a safe and respectful manner, reporting any deficiencies to a supervisor for remediation or replacement.

April 24, 2023

Monitoring, prioritizing and dispatching appropriate police and/or fire units via radio, telephone and/or Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) as outlined in policy and procedure.

May 11, 2023

Performs inquiries and criminal history checks for Officers through National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS).

May 14, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Telecommunicator in Lake Charles, LA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

36210

46066

40632

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

36258

46146

40668

What is the average salary for Telecommunicator in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Telecommunicator in Lake Charles, LA. The base salary for Telecommunicator ranges from $36,210 to $46,066 with the average base salary of $40,632. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,258 to $46,146 with the average total cash compensation of $40,668.

View Average Salary for Telecommunicator as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$40,632	$36,210 - $46,066
Bonus	$36	$48 - $80
Total Pay	$40,668	$36,258 - $46,146

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Telecommunicator Salary Near Lake Charles, LA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,156 - $47,270	COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,926 - $48,250	COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Lafayette, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $35,653 - $45,358	COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Alexandria, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $34,646 - $44,076	COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE New Iberia, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $35,445 - $45,093	COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,823 - $50,663	COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA

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About Lake Charles, Louisiana

Lake Charles (French: Lac Charles) is the fifth-largest incorporated city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, located on Lake Charles, Prien Lake, and the Calcasieu River. Founded in 1861 in Calcasieu Parish, it is a major industrial, cultural, and educational center in the southwest region of the state. As of the 2010 census, the population was 71,993. Lake Charles is the principal city of the Lake Charles Metropolitan Statistical Area, having a population of 202,040. It is the larger principal city of the Lake Charles-Jennings Combined Statistical Area, with a population of 225,235. The 2010 pop...

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About Lake Charles, Louisiana Lake Charles (French: Lac Charles) is the fifth-largest incorporated city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, located on Lake Charles, Prien Lake, and the....More

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