Public Safety Dispatcher – Emergency Communications

Washington County; Washington; On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County Sheriff’s Office in Virginia is seeking a Communications Operator – Civilian for full-time service in the Communications division. The chosen candidate may be sworn or non-sworn and will handle fire, police, and rescue calls as well as administrative inquiries.

The role reports to the Deputy Director Emergency Services and requires completion of state-mandated certification programs, including Emergency Medical Dispatch.

Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Work shifts, nights and weekends as required.
• Accept schedule changes when necessary to work on off days.
• Dispatch and assign police, fire and/or rescue to calls.
• Testify in court to documents/materials and facts related to cases.
• Maintain and dispatch desk information to appropriate shifts and/or units.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Washington County Sheriff’s Office in Virginia is seeking a Communications Operator – Civilian for full-time service in the Communications division. The chosen candidate may be sworn or non-sworn and will handle fire, police, and rescue calls as well as administrative inquiries.

The role reports to the Deputy Director Emergency Services and requires completion of state-mandated certification programs, including Emergency Medical Dispatch.