Communications Officer

Job Summary

The Front Royal Police Department is seeking a Communications Officer to perform technical work dispatching law enforcement and other equipment and personnel, usually in response to emergency situations. The Communications Division is a 24-hour, 7 days a week operation and is the hub of the Police Department. Communications Officer's handle over 20,000 calls per year and are the first point of contact the public has with the Police Department. They are also responsible for all incoming telephone calls, including 911 calls, and all walk-in complaints.

FLSA Status and Schedule

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Schedule :

• 12-Hour Shifts, 2-3-2 Rotation
• Weekend Availability (Required)
• Holiday Availability (Required)
• Overtime

Compensation and Benefits

The starting pay rate for a trainee is $18.03 / hourly with training and opportunities for advancement through the Communications Officer Program. Experienced applicants are encouraged to apply; the pay rate would be determined dependent upon experience and qualifications. The Town offers excellent benefits including automatic enrollment in the Virginia Retirement System; 457 Deferred Compensation with pretax or Roth options; health, vision, dental, wellness and employee assistance benefits; generous paid time off; 14 paid holidays; disability, life and supplemental insurances; and tuition assistance.

Equal Opportunity

The Town of Front Royal is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, marital status, disability (physical / mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Essential Job Functions

VCIN / NCIC

Requirements

Education : High School Diploma / GED

Experience : One (1) year of work experience. Possession of, or ability to obtain, dispatcher certificate within 12 months of employment.

Knowledge

Skills

Abilities

Work Environment

Physical Demands

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