Dispatcher Jobs in Amherst, VA

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Liberty University Lynchburg, Virginia
Lynchburg, VA (18 miles from Amherst, VA)
7 days ago

Lynchburg, VA (18 miles from Amherst, VA)
7 days ago

Communications Dispatcher Communications Dispatcher Company: Liberty University Job Location: Lynchburg, Virginia Category: Police and Public Safety Type: Full-Time Job Number: R0009671 The Communications...

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911 - Emergency Communications Officer

City of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA (18 miles from Amherst, VA)
45+ days ago

Lynchburg, VA (18 miles from Amherst, VA)
45+ days ago

Base rate: $21.50 per hour The Emergency Communications Officer is a critical part of accomplishing the public safety mission for the City of Lynchburg....

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Demographic Data for Amherst, VA

Moving to Amherst, VA? Find some basic demographic data about Amherst, VA below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Amherst, VA

Local

National

Total Population

9,902

Number of Businesses

207

City Size

Medium/Sm

Dispatcher Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Grand Central Dispatch (GCD) Free Course

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Field Service Dispatcher Console for Dispatchers

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Post Dispatcher Test

The POST Dispatcher Test evaluates your abilities to be able to conduct the tasks of a public safety dispatcher. The exam measures four main abilities and it's divided into 11 brief tests (see...

Salary for Dispatcher Jobs in Amherst, VA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Dispatcher positions.

Highest Education Level

Dispatchers in Amherst, VA offer the following education background

Bachelor's Degree

30.8%

High School or GED

26.1%

Associate's Degree

17.2%

Vocational Degree or Certification

12.6%

Master's Degree

7.8%

Some College

3.5%

Doctorate Degree

1.0%

Some High School

1.0%

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Dispatchers in Amherst, VA

None

71.5%

Less than 1 year

14.5%

2-4 years

7.1%

1-2 years

6.7%

4-6 years

0.4%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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