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Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salaries
in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $25.89 – $28.48
Average Annual Pay
Range: $53,851 – $59,236
Salaries for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance near Des Moines-West Des Moines
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$23.52
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Alaska, AK
$31.56
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Arizona, AZ
$25.06
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Arkansas, AR
$24.74
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California, CA
$28.05
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How much do Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$23.10/hr
Range: $22.01 - $24.21
Annual Rate
$48,062
Range: $45,773 - $50,351
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$27.18/hr
Range: $25.89 - $28.48
Annual Rate
$56,544
Range: $53,851 - $59,236
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$31.26/hr
Range: $29.77 - $32.75
Annual Rate
$65,026
Range: $61,929 - $68,121
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance job description
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance professionals protect people, property, and assets. They monitor premises, respond to incidents, and maintain a safe environment through vigilant observation and quick response.
- •Monitor premises and surveillance systems
- •Patrol assigned areas
- •Respond to security incidents
- •Control access to facilities
- •Write incident reports
- •Assist visitors and employees
- •Observation and awareness
- •Communication skills
- •Physical fitness
- •Conflict resolution
- •Report writing
- •Emergency response
- •Security license (if required)
- •Background check
- •First aid/CPR certification
- •Previous security experience
