Dispatchers (Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance)

Top 3 dispatcher Jobs

Security Dispatcher - Erickson Senior Living - Bethesda,MD
Erickson Senior Living - 7051 Rockledge Drive - Responsibilities: Dispatch emergency and routine calls for Security and EMS; Track all pertinent information during your shift and initiate incident reports; Monitor the Emergency Call System for...
Email Customer Support Agent - FT - Work From Home - Sleep Center - Ashburn,VA
[Customer Service / Remote] - Anywhere in U.S. / Email Only - No Phones! / Competitive Comp - As a Email Customer Support Agent - FT - Work From Home at Sleep Center, you will: Provide exceptional customer service to clients via email; Respond...
Dispatcher - United Rentals - Manassas,VA
United Rentals - - Responsibilities: Schedule drivers and organize dispatch of all equipment for the branch; Assist in taking customer telephone orders for deliveries, pickups and service; Arrange for all emergency field repairs; Answer...

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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