Communications Technician (Police Dispatcher)

National Police; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police in Leesburg, VA seeks a Communications Dispatcher to operate a police communications system, handling radio, telephone, teletype, and computer messages, and to dispatch police vehicles on an assigned shift.

Initially, the role is supervised and progresses to independent work after training, with duties including coordinating emergency information and maintaining records per SOPs and quality standards.

Qualifications

• HS/GED required.
• Must be 18 years of age at appointment with U.S. Citizenship.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required certifications and system access.

Responsibilities

• Operate a communications system and related equipment for receipt and transmission of radio, telephone, teletype, and computer messages.
• Dispatch police vehicles and coordinate dissemination of fire, rescue, emergency and law enforcement information on shift.
• Maintain records and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and quality communications services.

Skills

Public safety dispatching

Bilingual English/Spanish

Background investigation clearance

Education

HS/GED

Job description

Salary: $56,100.00 – $111,791.00 Annually

Position Summary

This is responsible work in the operation of a communications system and associated equipment for the Leesburg Police Department. Work involves responsibility for the receipt and transmissions of radio, telephone, teletype, and computer messages, and for dispatching police vehicles and coordinating and disseminating fire, rescue, emergency, and related law enforcement information on an assigned shift. Work also includes the performance of related record keeping tasks. Initially, work is performed under close supervision, however, after an initial training period, employees are expected to work independently. Work is reviewed by observation and examination of records for conformance with standard operating procedures and quality of communications services provided.

Requirements

• HS/GED.
• Must be 18 years of age at the time of appointment with U.S. Citizenship.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required certifications and system access.

Preferred Requirements

• Public safety dispatching experience. VCIN/NCIC certification. Bilingual in English/Spanish.