Communications Technician (Police Dispatcher)

Salary: $55,000.00 – $111,791.00 Annually

Position Summary:

This is responsible work in the operation of a communications system and associated equipment for the Leesburg Police Department. Work involves responsibility for the receipt and transmissions of radio, telephone, teletype, and computer messages, and for dispatching police vehicles and coordinating and disseminating fire, rescue, emergency, and related law enforcement information on an assigned shift. Work also includes the performance of related record keeping tasks. Initially, work is performed under close supervision, however, after an initial training period, employees are expected to work independently. Work is reviewed by observation and examination of records for conformance with standard operating procedures and quality of communications services provided.

Requirements:

• HS/GED.
• Must be 18 years of age at the time of appointment with U.S. Citizenship.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required certifications and system access.
• Minimum of two (2) years of communications technician experience and 80 hours of training received for consideration for employment as Communications Technician II (CT2).
• Minimum of four (4) years of communication technician experience and 160 hours of training received for consideration for employment as Communications Technician III (CT3).

Preferred Requirements:

• Public safety dispatching experience.
• VCIN/NCIC certification. Bilingual in English/Spanish.