Public Safety Employment Openings


Public Safety Job Openings is provided for anyone seeking employment with a Public Safety agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia. All postings are submitted by the hiring agency, who solely responsible for the content and conformance to all EEOC and hiring practices.

If you are interested in any of the job postings listed herein, use the contact information or web address provided to request additional information and to apply for the position.
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Job postings in the Employment section of this website may be limited in duration or on-going. If a deadline date is not included in the posting, perspective applicants need to check with the posting agency for the status of the position.
Virginia agencies interested in posting a Public Safety Job Opening on this website first need to read the information on posting rules/guidelines and download the Posting Form on the Posting Guidelines page.  Once the form has been completed, it can be submitted for approval to Virginia NENA by clicking on Submit a Posting (left sidebar). For additional information or assistance, please email the Chapter President.


Date Posted Closing Date Position Location
02/22/2013 Open Till Filled Emergency Communications Officer I or II James City County, VA
Starting Salary Experience
Necessary		 Desired Certifications / Education Level Full-Time or Part-Time
$32,027 Preferred High School Diploma or Equivalent  Full-Time
Number of Openings Projected Start
Date		 Applications Available From Anticipated Shift Hours
2   http://www.jamescitycountyva.gov 24x7 Operation Shift Work
Required
Description $32,027-34,437/year, DOQ + benefits; Would you like to be a crucial link in public safety? This position provides a comprehensive training program to learn the necessary skills. Work involves learning to operate highly technical equipment utilized to receive, log and dispatch emergency and non-emergency calls for service to Police, Sheriff, Fire, Emergency Medical Services, and Animal Control, Game Warden, and JCSA personnel. Position offers room for growth within our 4 step Career Ladder system; subject to organizational needs, schedules are typically fixed for a period of 2 years with opportunity for transfer at that time. Requires ability to: maintain composure under extreme emergency situations, speak clearly and distinctly, hear and understand radio and telephone transmissions and respond appropriately, deal courteously and tactfully with public and other agencies, work shifts including day, evening, and midnight shifts, and weekends, and holidays. Must possess high school diploma or equivalent, soe call center and data entry experience helpful; experience as a dispatcher is a plus. An extensive background investigation is conducted. Must have ability to keyboard 40 wpm. For consideration, applicants are required to visit the Virginia Employment Commission to take a typing test to submit along with employment application. Applications for this position will be accepted until the position is filled.

Date Posted Closing Date Position Location
03/13/2113 03/22/2013 Communications Officer Dinwiddie Co. Fire/EMS
Starting Salary Experience
Necessary		 Desired Certifications / Education Level Full-Time or Part-Time
$29,289 / year No High School Full-Time
Number of Openings Projected Start
Date		 Applications Available From Anticipated Shift Hours
2   http://www.dinwiddieva.us/employment/ 12-hour Shifts
Description Communications Officer

Dinwiddie County is seeking customer service professions to receive/process and dispatch emergency/non-emergency calls for service using E-9-1-1, business telephone system, computer aided dispatch and other computer-related systems.  Please visit www.dinwiddieva.us for detailed info and to apply.  Starting salary: $29,289.  Apply by 3/22/2013.  Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Date Posted Closing Date Position Location
02/27/2113 03/29/2013 Assistant Emergency Communications Center Mgr. Stafford County, VA
Starting Salary Experience
Necessary		 Desired Certifications / Education Level Full-Time or Part-Time
$71,323.20 -
$98,726.40		 5 Years DCJS Dispatch Certification / EMD / VCIN Full-Time
Number of Openings Projected Start
Date		 Applications Available From Anticipated Shift Hours
1   http://co.stafford.va.us 24x7 Operation Shift Work
Required
Description The Stafford Sheriff's Office Division of Emergency Communications is a 9-1-1 sheriff, fire and medical dispatch center serving Stafford County which dispatches emergency and non- emergency calls. Division also supports all NCIC/VCIN teletype duties and responsibilities for the Sheriff's Office. We are seeking to fill a full-time Assistant Emergency Communications Center Manager position in our Stafford, VA dispatch center.

Qualified candidates will have demonstrated experience managing the day-to-day functions of a 9-1-1 call / dispatch center. In addition, candidates must possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees, agency customers, vendors and the public. Candidates must possess the required education and experience to be considered.

The work for this position involves multiple priorities, complex and numerous tasks and deadlines. Requires constant communication across the organizational boundaries with limited resources and little or no precedent or guidelines. The incumbent must perform competent decision making in fast-paced, multi-task situations which will directly impact the services, systems and reputation of the communication center. Performs difficult technical and responsible administrative work assisting with the day-to-day operations of the emergency communications center and other related work as required. Work will be performed under the direction and supervision of the Emergency Communications Center Manager.

Date Posted Closing Date Position Location
03/01/2013 03/26/2013 911 Communications Officer Easter Shore of VA 911
Starting Salary Experience
Necessary		 Desired Certifications / Education Level Full-Time or Part-Time
$12.88/hour
$26,798/year		 Not required
but preferred		 High School Diploma or Equivalent Both
Number of Openings Projected Start
Date		 Applications Available From Anticipated Shift Hours
N/A N/A http://www.esva911.org or in person at the ESVA
9-1-1 Communications Center		 24x7 Operation Shift Work
Required
Description The Eastern Shore of Virginia 9-1-1 Commission is now accepting applications for
9-1-1 Communications Officers (part-time and/or full-time) to create an available
pool of applicants for any potential future vacancies and/or openings. The qualified
applicant will work rotating shifts, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays, as
well as fill in shifts as needed. Communications Officers are responsible for
answering 9-1-1 calls, verifying the callback number and address of the
emergency, determining the nature of the emergency and transferring the call or
dispatching the appropriate emergency response unit as required, as well as other
associated duties.

Minimum qualifications are a high school diploma or equivalent, including some
experience in keyboarding or typing. Applicants must be able to speak clearly and
distinctly, understand and follow detailed directions, act quickly and effectively
during emergencies, and operate complex telecommunications equipment.
Desirable qualifications include two years experience in law enforcement, fire, or
emergency medical services, and/or public safety dispatching. Applicants selected
for employment will be subject to a criminal history background investigation and
drug screening.

Applications may be obtained at the Eastern Shore of Virginia 9-1-1
Communications Center, 23201 Front St., P.O. Box 337, Accomac, Va. 23301 or
by visiting www.esva911.org. Completed applications are due by 3 p.m. March
26th, 2013. The ESVA 9-1-1 Commission is an equal opportunity employer.

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Necessary		 Desired Certifications / Education Level Full-Time or Part-Time
       
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