Dispatchers (Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance)

Top 3 dispatcher Jobs

Dispatcher - Bayview Limousine - Tukwila, WA
It's a vital role requiring knowledge of the area (especially King/Pierce/Snohomish Counties) and computer skills to ensure punctual on-time service
Security Officer/Dispatcher - Central Ohio Technical College/The Ohio State University at Newark - Newark, OH
Dispenses/receives campus keys for full and part-time staff and faculty. Conducts security patrols of all campus facilities and parking lots on and
Dispatcher - Buchheit Logistics - Scott City, MO
That’s why we have the highest standards, the latest technology, and the best people in the industry. We've been in business

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

2014 employment: 199,500
May 2015 median annual wage: $37,150

Job Outlook for Dispatchers

Projected employment change, 2014–24:

Number of new jobs: 8,800
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.