Dispatchers (Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance)

Top 3 dispatcher Jobs

Dispatcher - Keolis America - Manassas,VA
Dispatcher Job Category: Operations Requisition Number: DISPA005515 Location: Woodbridge, VA 22192, USA Position may be required to work in Woodbridge, VA and Manassas, VA What we offer: $25.14 per...
Dispatcher - Part Time - CBRE Government & Defense Services - Bethesda,MD
Join to apply for the Dispatcher - Part Time role at CBRE Government & Defense Services 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Dispatcher - Part Time role...
Police Dispatcher - The George Washington University - Washington,DC
Be among the first 25 applicants Job Overview The Division of Safety and Facilities seeks a Police Dispatcher to manage the operations of the police communications center for the GW Police Department. The dispatcher will maintain...

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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