Communications Officer

Front Royal, VA
Warren County Sheriff

Salary: $38,771.20.

Essential Functions:

  • This position performs intermediate skilled clerical work dispatching law enforcement, fire and rescue and other equipment and personnel in response to emergency situations.
  • This position is responsible for receiving, classifying, processing, and dispatching all emergency and nonemergency calls for service utilizing E-911, business telephone system, computer-aided dispatch, and other computer-related systems.
  • Other responsibilities include assisting with public information requests, forwarding other calls to the appropriate person and performing data entry.

Requirements:

  • A successful candidate must possess general knowledge of the methods of operating the communications system, general knowledge of radio and teletype procedures, and general knowledge of the geography of Warren County.
  • Other necessary skills include the ability to type and enter data at a reasonable rate of speed, the ability to speak distinctly, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
  • Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduating from high school is required.
  • Special requirements include the possession of or ability to obtain the Basic Dispatch School and CPR certification within one year of employment, and the possession of or ability to obtain VCIN certification within six months of employment.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.