Top 20 Dispatcher Jobs in Huntsville Al

Dispatcher I
Madison County HR —Huntsville, AL
- $43,284.80 a year
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
Public Safety Dispatcher
City of Madison, AL —Huntsville, AL
- $47,153.60 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Windows
- High school diploma or GED
- Retirement plan
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Alabama A&M University —Normal, AL
- $29,375 - $37,400 a year
- Full-time
- Word processing
- High school diploma or GED
- University
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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US Space & Rocket Center Education FDN —Huntsville, AL
- $18 an hour
- Extended hours
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Travel
- Paid time off
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Client Care Representative/Dispatcher
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing —Huntsville, AL
- $32,000 - $43,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Service Desk Dispatcher
Summit 7 Systems —Huntsville, AL
- $35,000 - $45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Windows
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Lead Transportation Coordinator
Ryder System —Huntsville, AL
- $60,000 a year
- Microsoft Word
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
3d
Manager Trainee
J.B. Hunt —Athens, AL
- Weekends as needed
- Military
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Gaylor Electric —Huntsville, AL
- Full-time
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Urgently Owner Operators Wanted- Power Only/ Drop & Hook| With Trailer/ No force dispatch |
Troykafood LLC —United States
- $8,000 - $15,000 a week
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- Dedicated
- Owner-operator
- Paid training
- Fuel card
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Owner Operator CDL-A Regional Driver (No Forced Dispatch | Home Time Your Way)
B-Loaded —United States
- $2,500 - $6,000 a week
- Contract
- Clean driving record
- Owner-operator
- Pass drug screening
- Passenger ride along program
- Fuel card
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Bohren Logistics, Inc —Huntsville, AL
Dry van, mostly drop and hook freight. Home weekly (depending on where you live). Bohren Inc has openings for CDL A Truck Drivers running OTR/regional routes…
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CDL-A Company Truck Driver
Ascend Transportation —Huntsville, AL
No NY or West Coast driving. No more than 2 preventable accident in the most recent 3 year driving period. Experienced dispatchers & dedicated Driver Retention…
$75,000 a year
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Vandalia Rental —Columbus, OH
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Dispatcher I

Madison County HR -
Huntsville, AL

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Job Details

Full-time
$43,284.80 a year

Qualifications

Map reading
Driver's License
Decision making
Voice modulation techniques
Typing

Full Job Description

Salary

$43,284.80 Annually

Location

1570 Old Monrovia Rd, Huntsville, AL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00125

Department

Sheriff's Department

Division

Dispatcher

Opening Date

07/21/2026

Hiring Manager

Major Shane Turley

Description
Benefits
Questions
Position Overview

This is a dispatcher position with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office at the Emergency Communications Center. The role involves varied and skilled communications work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment requiring accurate, rapid decision-making. Dispatchers are responsible for receiving emergency and non-emergency calls, evaluating the nature of requests, and dispatching the appropriate public safety personnel, including law enforcement and emergency responders.

Dispatchers must operate multi-line telephone systems and two-way radios, log detailed records of calls and radio traffic, and interact professionally with both the public and internal agencies. Strong multitasking, critical thinking, and communication skills are essential. Once trained, dispatchers work with a high degree of independence, though under general supervision.

All applicants must complete a typing test (minimum 40 WPM with 90% accuracy) and a CritiCall Exam (minimum score 80%). Please plan to spend up to 2 hours at the facility for testing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

(All duties listed may not be included in any one position, nor does the list include all tasks found in a position of this class.)

As a Dispatcher I, you will be the first point of contact during emergencies—often during the worst moments of someone’s life. Your role is critical to the safety of both the public and responding deputies. This position requires quick thinking, emotional control, and strong communication skills. You must be prepared to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment for extended periods.

Answer and evaluate emergency (911) and non-emergency calls for service with professionalism, urgency, and empathy.

Ask critical questions under pressure to assess the nature and severity of emergencies.

Dispatch Madison County Sheriff’s Office deputies, fire services, and other emergency responders using radio and computer systems.

Maintain continuous radio communication with field units, providing them with accurate, timely, and potentially life-saving information.

Handle difficult and emotionally intense calls (e.g., domestic violence, accidents, active threats, medical emergencies) while remaining calm and in control.

Accurately log all calls for service and radio activity using the Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system in real-time.

Prioritize and manage multiple calls and incidents simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Understand and follow protocols for high-risk situations, including vehicle pursuits, armed suspects, and officer assistance requests.

Communicate and collaborate with surrounding law enforcement agencies and first responders as needed.

Work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays—often with little notice for shift coverage or mandatory overtime during emergencies.

Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with all federal, state, and agency privacy laws and guidelines.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to Graduation from a high school or GED. Experience receiving, evaluating, transmitting, and monitoring emergency requests via telephone or radio or experience in a customer service position demonstrating extensive phone or personal contact with the public is preferred. A combination of experience and/or training that demonstrates the applicant’s ability to perform the essential functions of this position is also acceptable.

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability
Must have some knowledge of street system and geography of community and county. Knowledge of telephone and radio operating requirements. Ability to speak in a well-modulated voice and deal with the public and other employees acceptably. Ability to keep records. Must type 45 words per minute. Must pass a CritiCall test which measures multitasking and map reading skills.

Other Requirements

Physical Requirements
Work is essentially sedentary with occasional walking, standing, bending, but must respond to phone and radio quickly. Position requires the physical ability to sit in confined seating for extended periods, and operate a computer keyboard. Must be able to see well enough to read computer terminal, printouts, and reports. Must be able to hear well enough to understand radio traffic with background noise and speak clearly and understandable on the radio.

Certifications or Licenses Required
Must complete the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) Public Safety Telecommunicator course.

Other Requirements
Must be able to pass a drug screen, physical with audiogram, and criminal background check. Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the employment application in full.
Madison County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Madison County is a drug-free workplace and conducts drug and alcohol testing.

Employer
Madison County Commission
Phone
(256) 532-3412

Website
https://www.madisoncountysheriffal.org/

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