Public Safety Dispatcher (Certified Lateral)

City of Fredericksburg, Virginia; Fredericksburg (VA); Vor Ort; USD 54.000 - 82.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, vision, dental coverage

Paid leave

Virginia Retirement System

Zusammenfassung

The City of Fredericksburg, Virginia is seeking an Emergency Communications Officer (Certified Lateral) to join the Public Safety Communications Center. This full‑time role processes emergency and non‑emergency calls, dispatches police, fire and EMS, and supports the departments with extensive computer work in a high‑visibility, essential service.

Starting salary ranges from $54,400 to $81,519 DOQ, with a 42‑hour work week and benefits including medical, vision, dental, paid leave, training and

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Virginia DCJS Communications Basic certification (or approved out-of-state equivalent).
• Current VCIN certification (or approved out-of-state equivalent).
• Current CPR certification.
• 12 months continuous employment as a public safety tele-communicator.

Aufgaben

• Receive, process, and prioritize emergency and non-emergency requests for law enforcement, fire and EMS.
• Guide callers through high-stress situations while obtaining information for effective response.
• Provide pre-arrival instructions and lifesaving guidance per protocols.
• Dispatch resources and maintain radio communications across channels.
• Monitor responder activity and coordinate mutual aid as needed.
• Assist with training, projects, events, and department initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Emergency communications

Public safety dispatch

Customer service

Teamwork

Shift work

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

The City of Fredericksburg, Virginia is seeking an Emergency Communications Officer (Certified Lateral) to join the Public Safety Communications Center. This full‑time role processes emergency and non‑emergency calls, dispatches police, fire and EMS, and supports the departments with extensive computer work in a high‑visibility, essential service.

Starting salary ranges from $54,400 to $81,519 DOQ, with a 42‑hour work week and benefits including medical, vision, dental, paid leave, training and