Dispatchers (Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance)

Top 3 dispatcher Jobs

Highway Patrol Dispatcher - OHIO JOBS - Columbus,OH
Highway Patrol Dispatcher Organization: Public Safety Unposting Date: Ongoing Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County Other Locations: United States of America-OHIO-Erie County, United States...
Guest Experience Specialist - CMH - Part Time - Signature Aviation - Columbus,OH
Job Description The Guest Experience Specialist often serves as the face of Signature while interacting with guests, crew members, and coworkers in a professional, friendly, and courteous manner. A Guest Experience...
Packer / Packing Associate - SIMOS - Columbus,OH
Job Posting Do you love animals and want to make a difference in their well-being? We are looking for you! At Staff Management, we offer paid training! We have all shifts available so you can pick the shift that works best for you! Our...

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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