Public policy Jobs in Newport News, VA

Salary : $43,411.00 Annually

Location : Hampton, VA

Job Type : Full-Time Permanent

Job Number : 08857

Department : E-911

Opening Date : 12 / 18 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 17 / 2026 11 : 59 PM Eastern

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Function

Join the City of Hampton team! As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer and a designated Military Spouse-Friendly Employer, we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, recognizing the unique skills and experiences that military families bring."

Are you looking to make a real impact in your community while building an exciting and rewarding career? The City of Hampton is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join us as Public Safety Dispatcher Trainees. This entry-level position offers hands-on training in answering 911 emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatching the appropriate emergency responders, and learning the vital skills needed to protect and serve. If you're eager to grow, thrive under pressure, and are committed to making a difference, we encourage you to start your journey with us as a Public Safety Dispatcher Trainee!

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a standard high school course of study or the GED.
• Ability to pass a standard critical testing procedure; must successfully complete the City of Hampton Public Safety Telecommunications Trainee program to include Call Taker, Fire and Police Telecommunications.
• Will be required to successfully complete a Police Department background investigation to include a polygraph examination and pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
• Must be able to successfully obtain an EMD / CPR certification within a specified length of time in accordance with internal guidelines and a VCIN certification within 6 months of employment.

Additional Requirements

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Features

Benefits Overview

This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans :

Maternity Leave

The eleven paid holidays each year include :

Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the

Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.

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Do you have a High School diploma or successful completion of a GED?

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I understand I must successfully complete the City of Hampton's Public Safety Telecommunications Trainee program to include Call Taker, Fire and Police Telecommunications.

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I understand that this position requires the ability to respond calmly and professionally in a high stress situation.

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I understand that duties may be performed at the Public Safety or City Hall Communication Center which operates on a 24-hour basis.

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This position requires shift work to include nights, weekends, holidays and extended shifts as required working in a public safety environment which operates on a 24 hour / 7 day a week basis. Are you willing to accept work during these times?

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I understand this position requires successfully passing testing for controlled substances and successfully passing a background investigation to include a polygraph examination.

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I understand that this position is non-exempt.

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How did you hear about this position with the Hampton Police Division?

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The following forms must be submitted To the Police Recruitment Team within 5 days of the closing of this post. Questionnaires may be emailed to recruiting@hampton.gov. or hand delivered to 300 Butler Farm Road Hampton, VA 23669. Afterward, you may use your back browser button to return to this page.

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