Dispatchers (Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance)

Top 3 dispatcher Jobs

Highway Patrol Cadet Candidate - OHIO JOBS - Columbus,OH
Highway Patrol Cadet Candidate Organization: Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol Agency Contact Name and Information: ...@dps.ohio.gov Unposting Date: Ongoing Primary Location: United States of...
Retail Stocking Associate - Harbor Freight - Columbus,OH
Job Description A Retail Stocking Associate (part-time) is a valued member of a high performing team who is empowered & equipped to do their job. You will know why your work matters and take pride in what you do! The anticipated rate for...
In-Store Shopper - Seasonal Part Time - Whole Foods - Columbus,OH
In-Store Shopper At Whole Foods Market At Whole Foods Market, we're committed to providing record-setting grocery delivery services to our Prime Now customers. This is a fast-growing program and candidates who are passionate about 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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