Dispatchers (Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance)

Top 3 dispatcher Jobs

Security Communications Dispatcher - Cedar Point - Norwalk, OH
Overview: $16/hour Ages 18+ Working as a Communications Dispatcher in Security, you will serve as a liaison, communicating with other departments, EMS, police, and associates both on and off property
Paramedic - South Shore Health - Weymouth, MA
Contacts requesting town dispatcher by radio to report time enroute, scene arrival and unavailable status. d. Parks vehicle in areas designed by local fire or police, or in a safe area if not ...
HVAC Service Manager - Fred F. Collis & Sons - Yorkville, NY
Spring 2025 Key Responsibilities: (the list includes but is not limited to) 1. Leadership and Oversight: - Supervise and support the Dispatcher , Field Trainer, Purchase Order Agent, and Service ...

What Dispatchers Do

Schedule and dispatch workers, work crews, equipment, or service vehicles for conveyance of materials, freight, or passengers, or for normal installation, service, or emergency repairs rendered outside the place of business. Duties may include using radio, telephone, or computer to transmit assignments and compiling statistics and reports on work progress.

Dispatcher Salaries

2020 employment: 192,100
May 2021 median annual wage: $44,050

Job Outlook for Dispatchers

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

Number of new jobs: 8,300
Growth rate: 4 percent (Slower than average)

How to Become a Dispatcher

Education and training:

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
Work experience in a related occupation: None
Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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