Dispatchers (Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance)

Top 3 dispatcher Jobs

Customer Service Representative / Dispatcher - Comfort Experts USA - Port Saint Lucie, FL
Lucie, and Martin Counties in Florida , is looking to hire a full-time Customer Service Representative / Dispatcher . Are you friendly, organized, and great on the phone? Do you enjoy providing great ...
CSR Dispatcher - George Plumbing - San Antonio, TX
We are hiring for a CSR + Dispatcher Role Ask: We are looking for an Experienced Customer Service Rep (CSR) and Dispatcher .Offer: Compensation Package up to $45K per year The Role: Majority of time ...
Entry Level Dispatcher - GovernmentJobs.com - Santa Maria, CA
The Dispatcher position is an Individual Contributor role that provides customer service to community members and clerical support to the department. Their role enables the Santa Maria Police ...

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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*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.