Dispatchers (Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance)
Top 3 dispatcher Jobs
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Intermodal Dispatcher
- Eclipse
- Hutchins, TX
Preparing dispatch documents, as well as generating freight bills and invoices. * Maintaining records of dispatched calls, driver routes, route changes, as well as delivery and pickup times
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GSOC Analyst
- Pinkerton
- San Mateo, CA
High school diploma or GED with one to two years of experience within a GSOC or similar environment as a Dispatcher or Security Operator. Pinkerton is an inclusive employer that seeks candidates with ...
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Crowd Control Specialist - Borgata
- MGM Resorts International
- Atlantic City, NJ
Act as a dispatcher to communicate information or emergencies to the right people * Provide first aid and follow injury reporting protocols * Assist in emergencies by securing the scene, alerting ...
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.