Nature of Work

Emerging Technologists work with advanced, even experimental technologies to increase the flow of communication, expand profit margin, and/or deliver products to customers or internally to the organization they work for. Because of the rapid developments in technology Emerging Technologists are constantly learning and updating their skill sets and evaluating new innovations.

Emerging Technologists in public safety need to be able to work agilely in all areas of new technology and innovation. From mobile technology to drones Emerging Technologists will be on the front line of ensuring the safety and security of the people they work for in their organization and the general public. Emerging Technologists will supply and maintain the hardware and software used by public safety officers and use their expertise to enhance older technologies and innovate ways of using bleeding edge technologies to adapt to the needs and challenges faced by their public safety organization.