Public Safety Telecommunicator (Dispatcher)

About the role

The Prince William County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a Public Safety Telecommunicator (Dispatcher) to support the Courts Division. Key responsibilities include:

• Gathering information
• Monitoring security cameras and video footage
• Dispatching information via radio and telephone
• Aiding other law enforcement personnel in radio traffic and prisoner activity
• Cooking inmate movement in and outside the courthouse building
• Providing vital and time-sensitive information to first responders through record checks
• Answering phones

Responsibilities

The Public Safety Telecommunicator will handle various tasks, including:

• Gathering information
• Monitoring security cameras and video footage
• Dispatching information via radio and telephone
• Aiding other law enforcement personnel in radio traffic and prisoner activity
• Cooking inmate movement in and outside the courthouse building
• Providing vital and time-sensitive information to first responders through record checks
• Answering phones

Requirements

Qualities such as:

• Confidence in decision-making and problem-solving
• Active listening and clear communication skills
• Self-motivation
• Collaboration and adaptability
• Effective teamwork
• Strong observational and detail-oriented skills

Qualifications

Minimum requirements include:

• A High School Diploma or GED

Skills

Preferred skills include:

• Experience in a law enforcement and/or public safety environment
• Current VCIN Certification or one (1) year of experience operating VCIN/NCIC
• One (1) year of experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications
• One (1) year of dispatch experience

Benefits

The Prince William County Sheriff’s Office offers:

• Competitive salary
• Great benefits package
• VRS retirement
• A 40-hour work week

Pay

The entry hourly rate for this position is between $23.25 to $34.19.

Schedule

This position is full-time with a 40-hour work week.