Dispatchers for hire in Washington, DC
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 12%
- Organizational Skills
- 9%
- Time Management
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 64%
- Associate's degree
- 17%
- Bachelor's degree
- 14%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
Transdev
Allied Universal
Emcor Government Services
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 80%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
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Last updated: Oct 29, 2026
Dispatcher: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $76,410 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $60,482 – $96,531 yearly
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Senior Dispatcher
Alexandria, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceLead Dispatcher
College Park, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Q ClearanceDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSecret ClearanceSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSecret ClearancePersonal Assistant ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementService Dispatcher ( HVAC, Electrical & Plumbing )/ CSR
Suitland, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Pharmacy Technician CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseReal Estate LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsOTRCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportDispatcher
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Microsoft Office SpecialistDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsAmazon Dispatcher
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsPallet JackWarehouse ExperienceGeneral Freight TransportationDispatcher
District Heights, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseTIPSNon-CDL Class CFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperiencePersonal Assistant ExperienceHeavy Lifting
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What's the average time to fill a dispatcher role?
The average time to fill a dispatcher role is 76 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do dispatchers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a dispatcher include: communication skills, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for dispatchers?
Common licenses or certifications for dispatchers include: Driver's License, CPR and Non-CDL Class C.
What are some job titles related to dispatchers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to dispatchers include: dispatcher/ package specialist, service dispatcher ( hvac, electrical & plumbing )/ CSR and emergency management specialist.
What level of education is common for a dispatcher?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a dispatcher in Washington, DC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a dispatcher?
Most dispatchers have 18 years of professional experience.
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