24/7 Police Dispatch Specialist

Town of Front Royal; Front Royal (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Deferred compensation

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Disability & life insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Town of Front Royal's Police Department seeks a Communications Officer to perform technical dispatching for law enforcement and equipment in a 24/7 operation.

You will handle emergency and non-emergency calls, enter data, coordinate with responders, and provide information to the public, supporting field officers.

Education: High School Diploma or GED; 1 year experience; may obtain dispatcher certificate within 12 months. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of work experience.
• Ability to obtain dispatcher certificate within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency calls, determine location and nature, and dispatch appropriate personnel and equipment.
• Disseminate, data entry and file maintenance of all calls for service, radio and phone traffic.
• Provide communications support to officers and Town employees within the center.

Skills

Clear communication

Public relations

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Dispatcher certificate within 12 months

Job description

Town of Front Royal's Police Department seeks a Communications Officer to perform technical dispatching for law enforcement and equipment in a 24/7 operation.

You will handle emergency and non-emergency calls, enter data, coordinate with responders, and provide information to the public, supporting field officers.

Education: High School Diploma or GED; 1 year experience; may obtain dispatcher certificate within 12 months. Equal opportunity employer.