Dispatchers (Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance)

Top 3 dispatcher Jobs

Operations Supervisor - Badger Daylighting - Columbus,OH
The Operations Supervisor is an integral part of the operations team. They oversee many aspects of the day-to-day operations including but not limited to ensuring the operators follow proper safety protocol, onboarding and training new...
Operations Technician - Bp Energy - Grove City,OH
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Med Center Security Dispatcher-1 - The Ohio State University - Dublin,OH
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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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