Public Safety Communications Dispatcher - Growth & Training

Powhatan County; Virginia (MN); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Employee recognition and milestones

Peer support services

Mental health support services

Educational assistance and training

Employee gym & wellness

Zusammenfassung

Powhatan County's Public Safety Communications Center seeks a dispatcher to answer and classify calls, prioritize responses, and dispatch police, fire, and EMS. You’ll monitor field personnel via radio and maintain records.

The role requires reading, writing, math basics, and VCIN/NCIC certification; 1–2 years of related experience or an apprenticeship; ability to work under pressure and communicate clearly. The center supports training and professional growth.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent; ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
• 1–2 years of related experience or apprenticeship/internship.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain VCIN/NCIC certification.

Aufgaben

• Answers and determines the nature of incoming calls.
• Prioritizes calls and determines appropriate response.
• Dispatches police, fire, rescue and other resources.
• Monitors public service radio frequencies; remains informed of the location of field personnel.
• Completes regular and special reports and maintains files and records.
• Inspects equipment for proper operation and reports malfunctions to supervisor.
• Monitors security cameras.
• Monitors alarm systems.
• Performs related duties.

Kenntnisse

Emergency communications

VCIN/NCIC knowledge

Radio & telecom equipment

CAD system usage

Oral & written communication

Decision making under pressure

Interpersonal relations

Public relations

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

VCIN/NCIC certification

Jobbeschreibung

Powhatan County's Public Safety Communications Center seeks a dispatcher to answer and classify calls, prioritize responses, and dispatch police, fire, and EMS. You’ll monitor field personnel via radio and maintain records.

The role requires reading, writing, math basics, and VCIN/NCIC certification; 1–2 years of related experience or an apprenticeship; ability to work under pressure and communicate clearly. The center supports training and professional growth.