Oceanside Police Department
Public Safety Dispatcher
Meet Molly Lyons, a dispatcher with the Oceanside Police Department. This critical and face paced job plays a key role in connecting the public to law enforcement in some of the most important and critical moments. This video was made in collaboration with the San Diego & Imperial Counties Community Colleges Center of Excellence.
CAREER SNAPSHOT
AVERAGE WAGE
$73,500/yr
*This figure represents the median wage for this career in San Diego County and not the wages of any specific interviewee
OUTLOOK
Warm
This career has a stable demand. There may not be rapid growth, but employers are expected to continue hiring for these roles
INDUSTRY
Public Safety
The implementation of government policy and the management of public programs act as the bridge between political decisions and citizen services.
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
CSU San Marcos
Criminal Justice
San Diego State University
Criminal Justice
Is This Career Right For YOU?
What are the top traits for this career?
Conventional
You like figuring out how things work and analyzing situations to find solutions
Realistic
You enjoy working with tools, equipment, and physical environments
Social
You enjoy helping, teaching, or supporting others