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Virginia Community College System

Police Dispatcher

Posting Summary

Working Title

Police Dispatcher

Role Title

Emergency Coordinator I

Role Code

69151-FP

FLSA

Nonexempt

Pay Band

Position Number

280W0305

Agency

Northern VA Community College

Division

NV280-VP Administration

Work Location

Fairfax County - 059

Hiring Range

$21/hr

Emergency/Essential Personnel

Yes

EEO Category

4-Protective Service

Full Time or Part Time

Part Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

This position is eligible to work a max of 29hrs/week.
Police dept schedule; Varies, Rotating shift

Sensitive Position

Yes

Job Description

General Description:
This position is responsible for performing a variety of communications and operational tasks in support of public safety, law enforcement, and security operations, linking those in need of assistance to those who render assistance.

The NOVA Police Department is established as a college-wide entity with the responsibility to maintain safety and security of all employees, students and visitors, and property owned or controlled by the College. As such, all police department employees are subject to short-term and long-term reassignments that may include different locations, rotating schedules and duties dependent on the needs of the department and/or staff professional development.

Duties and Tasks:

Dispatcher position is responsible for the public safety at a multi-campus college.
The dispatcher is often the responsible entity for receiving calls for service and dispatch resources, making appropriate notifications.
Operate police/emergency communications equipment in accordance with existing guidelines.
Process requests for service by telephone and in person.
Maintain computerized daily communications logs.
This position requires working rotating shifts and is designated as “essential” which requires reporting for duty during holidays and times when the College is closed due to inclement weather or other events

Must be able to pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

KSAs:

Ability to successfully complete initial DCJS approved dispatcher/communications training
Ability to successfully complete department field training
Ability to acquire and maintain NCIC/VCIN Level A operator certification
Ability to successfully complete department required or DCJS required in-service training
Ability to follow instructions and perform with minimum supervision
Ability to understand and speak English clearly
Excellent oral (no speech limitations) and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task various job functions
Ability to handle stress under emergency situations
Good computer skill
Ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute
Ability to successfully complete the written telecommunicator assessment

Minimum Work Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Successfully pass a telecommunications assessment
Must be 18 years of age or older
Must be a United States citizen or have been a lawful resident of the United States for the past 10 consecutive years
Successful completion of a thorough background investigation.

Additional Considerations

Additional Considerations:

Communications center experience
VA Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Communications Officer Certification
VCIN/NCIC Level A Operator
APCO Telecommunicator I Certification and/or other APCO certifications

Operation of a State Vehicle

Yes

Supervises Employees

Required Travel

Maybe required to travel between NOVA campuses.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

WGE_3126P

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

04/10/2026

Job Close Date

04/26/2026

Open Until Filled

Agency Website

Contact Name

Email

Phone Number

Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link:

Additional Information

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.

At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College.

NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.

We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at

The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports.

Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia.

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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