Dispatcher Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Dispatcher:

  • High school diploma
  • X years of experience as dispatcher or similar position
  • Fast typing skills
  • Experience in data entry
  • Hands on experience working in stressful, emergency situations
  • Outstanding organizational and time-management skills
  • Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
  • Team player
  • Great interpersonal and communication skills

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Dispatcher skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Dispatcher roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.