Dispatcher jobs in Utah
Dispatcher coordinates drivers and vehicles to convey freight or passengers to assigned destinations in a timely and efficient manner. Maintains contact with drivers to communicate updates, delays, or special instructions and relay delivery status to customers. Being a Dispatcher records driver assignments, delivery time, and other transportation data in a computer database to track metrics. Ensures drivers are compliant with all DOT, state, local, and company regulations. Additionally, Dispatcher requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Dispatcher works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Dispatcher typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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- Summit County Utah
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Park, UT
FULL_TIME
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$2,000.00 Hiring Bonus
Summit County, nestled in the scenic beauty of Utah, is seeking full-time dispatchers to join our team. As a Dispatcher, you play a crucial role in coordinating emergency response efforts by dispatching various agencies, including the County Sheriff, Police, Fire, Animal Control, Fish & Game, and Emergency Medical Personnel. We offer a family-friendly work environment, excellent benefits, and a stable career opportunity for those dedicated to serving our community.
May hire Dispatcher I, II, or III depending on submitted qualifications and experience. We are a drug free workplace conducting drug testing. Summit County is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Open until filled. Applications reviewed as submitted.
SALARY- Dispatcher I - $25.27 - $35.39/hr. see below
- Dispatcher II - $26.81- $37.52/hr. see attached
- Dispatcher III - $28.39- $39.78/hr. see attached
- Options for a premium free Health Plan
- Dental Plan
- Life Insurance
- State of Utah Public Safety Retirement
- Sick Leave
- Parental Leave
- Vacation Pay
- 401K Match
- Orientation Pay Increase - up to 3% increase at the successful completion of six-month orientation period
- Graduation from high school or equivalent.
- One (1) year of experience performing above or related duties preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Successful completion of dispatch certification school (POST) and BCI Terminal Operator class within six (6) months from date of hire.
- Must be certified as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) within twelve (12) months from date of hire.
- Must be able to type 40 wpm.
- Must work rotating shifts.
- Must work eighty (80) hours per bi-weekly pay period.
- Must complete 40 hours of training per year to maintain certification and all yearly certifications required by Sheriff's Office policy.
- Must successfully complete a background investigation.
- May not have been convicted of an offense involving dishonest, unlawful sexual conduct, physical violence and/or domestic violence; convicted of the unlawful use, sale of possession of a controlled substance prior to five (5) years from the date of conviction or last usage; convicted of a crime for which the applicant could have been punished by imprisonment in a federal penitentiary of this or another state.
- Must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment psychological examination as well as a pre-employment polygraph examination.
- Receives and coordinates all 911 police, fire, ambulance and other emergency requests; relays instructions to radio units concerned; logs and types all citizen complaints. Dispatches patrol cars and emergency vehicles and equipment as necessary; informs involved officers of the nature of the call and provides follow up service to officers requesting additional service or information.
- Handles requests from officers on call for special or specific information, i.e. NCIC reports (criminal histories); follows up with appropriate department units for necessary information and relays some back to officer.
- Keeps informed of whereabouts of officers and emergency personnel at all times; maintains records on location of each officer and time spent on call scene.
- Broadcasts pick-up notices for wanted persons and stolen and suspect cars to officers; receives and checks inquiries for criminal record checks; receives and transmits information over Teletype.
- Conducts preliminary investigations and searches via NCIC/BCI, in-house files, FBI files, etc. and supplies requesting officer or official with results/ follow up on inquires for criminal history reports and current criminal status.
- Operates computer to maintain continuous record of communications activity, actions and disposition of emergency requests; keeps necessary logs, records and reports including incoming and outgoing calls.
- Maintains radio communications logs, NCIC/NLETS Teletype system; operates as needed to access and retrieve records and information.
- Must be able to perform as a credible witness in a court of law.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- 3 Days Ago
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- Barney Trucking Inc (ND)
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Saint George, UT
FULL_TIME
- Job Description: Barney Trucking, dominating specialized transportation for over 75 years, is growing strong. As a result, we have new positions for Truck Driver Dispatchers available now! So if you h...
- 4 Days Ago
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- Intermountain Health
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West Valley, UT
PART_TIME
- Job Description:The dispatcher is the primary focal point for all dispatch communications within the facility and to other Intermountain facilities and various offsite facilities.The dispatcher is res...
- 7 Days Ago
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- Zoom Drain
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Kaysville, UT
FULL_TIME
- At Zoom, we take great care in cultivating the careers of our employees. We offer training and room for growth because we recognize that career advancement is a large part of job satisfaction.The Disp...
- 9 Days Ago
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- Builders FirstSource
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West Haven, UT
FULL_TIME
- Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we h...
- 9 Days Ago
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- General Parts Distribution LLC (760), Advance Auto Parts
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Salt Lake, UT
FULL_TIME
- Job DescriptionESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:Select specific trucks for each route based on volume and equipment availability;Maintain daily dispatch log containing start...
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About Utah
Utah is known for its natural diversity and is home to features ranging from arid deserts with sand dunes to thriving pine forests in mountain valleys. It is a rugged and geographically diverse state that is at the convergence of three distinct geological regions: the Rocky Mountains, the Great Basin, and the Colorado Plateau.
Utah is one of the Four Corners states, and is bordered by Idaho in the north, Wyoming in the north and east; by Colorado in the east; at a single point by New Mexico to the southeast; by Arizona in the south; and by Nevada in the west. It covers an area of 84,899 sq mi ...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Dispatcher jobs
$40,024 to $54,482
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What does a Dispatcher do?
Dispatcher in Riverside, CA
To become a police dispatcher, start by earning a high school diploma or a GED certificate since most police departments require this for dispatcher positions.
January 12, 2020
Dispatcher in Mobile, AL
Joint Aviation Authorities (JAR) OPS 1 did mandate the use of an operational control system with flight dispatchers/joint responsibility/flight watch.
November 03, 2019
Dispatcher in Sioux City, IA
California POST does not have a waiver process for dispatchers.
November 16, 2019