Transportation, Logistics & Distribution

Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance

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.

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Transportation, Logistics & Distribution Industry

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Salary Breakdown

Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance

Average

$42,380

ANNUAL

$20.37

HOURLY

Entry Level

$29,490

ANNUAL

$14.18

HOURLY

Mid Level

$38,050

ANNUAL

$18.29

HOURLY

Expert Level

$60,390

ANNUAL

$29.03

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance

5,400

Projected job openings through 2030


Sample Career Roadmap

Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance

Job Titles

Entry Level

JOB TITLE

Police, Fire, or Ambulance Call Taker

Mid Level

JOB TITLE

Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher

Expert Level

JOB TITLE

Police, Fire, or Ambulance Call Center Supervisor

Supporting Certifications

 Coconino Community College

Top Expected Tasks

Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

KNOWLEDGE

Public Safety and Security

KNOWLEDGE

Administration and Management

KNOWLEDGE

Administrative

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Speaking

SKILL

Coordination

SKILL

Monitoring

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Oral Expression

ABILITY

Speech Clarity

ABILITY

Speech Recognition

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning


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