Public Safety Telecommunicator (Dispatcher)
Salary
See Position Description
Location
Manassas, VA
Job Type
Full-Time (FT)
Job Number
20260703
Department
SHERIFF
Division
COURT SERVICES
Opening Date
07/07/2026
GRADE
B22
Introduction
Do you have dispatch experience or an interest in working for a law enforcement or public safety agency? Are you confident in making decisions and solving problems? Do you excel at active listening and clear communication? If the answer is yes, then now is your chance to step into a critical role and become a valuable member of our team!
The Prince William County Sheriff's Office is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the full-time position of Public Safety Telecommunicator (Dispatcher) in support of the Courts Division. This position entails interacting with personnel at all levels and providing vital support to our first responders. Being able to communicate clearly and concisely, demonstrating self-motivation, being collaborative and adaptable, working effectively as part of a team, and maintaining strong observational and detail-oriented skills are key qualities for this position.
ABOUT THIS ROLE:
As a Public Safety Telecommunicator, you will be working in the dispatch control office handling various tasks, including but not limited to, gathering information; monitoring security cameras and video footage within the courthouse and its surrounding grounds; receiving and dispatching information via radio and telephone to deputies; aiding other law enforcement personnel in radio traffic and prisoner activity; coordinating inmate movement in and outside the courthouse building; providing vital and time sensitive information to first responders through record checks for vehicle registration, property liens, criminal backgrounds, and public data sources; and answering phones.
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If you are interested, apply now! The Prince William County Sheriffs Office is a state accredited agency that offers great benefits, competitive salary, language stipend, VRS retirement, a 40-hour work week and many more.
PREFERENCES:
Experience in a law enforcement and/or public safety environment
Current VCIN Certification or one (1) year of experience operating VCIN/NCIC
One (1) year of experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications
One (1) year of dispatch experience
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
HIRING RANGE:
Entry hourly rate range is $23.25 - $34.19.
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
SCHEDULE:
Monday - Friday (40 hours a week).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment background check and is subject to the following: criminal and credit history check, education and driver license verification check, fingerprinting, and a polygraph examination.
APPLICATIONS WITHOUT AN ATTACHED RESUME WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR CONSIDERED.
NOTE:
The Prince William County Sheriff's Office is an "at will" employer.
Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). For more information on PSLF, click here.
Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.
Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:
Click on the link below to explore our plans and rates.
Prince William County Benefit Programs
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This position requires passing a pre-employment background check to include a criminal and credit history check, education and drivers license verification check, fingerprinting, and polygraph examination. Are you willing to comply with this process?
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The entry hourly rate for this position is between $23.25 to $34.19. Are you willing to accept an hourly rate in this range?
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This position requires a High School Diploma or GED. Please select the response that best reflects your highest level of completed education. Make sure your response corresponds with the information you provided in the Education section of your application.
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Please select the response that best represents your highest level of experience working in a law enforcement and/or public safety environment. Make sure your response corresponds with the information you provided in the Work Experience section of your application.
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From the options below, please select which Microsoft Office Suite programs you are proficient in.
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Please select the response that best represents your highest level of work experience obtaining information through the Virginia Criminal Information Network/National Criminal Information Center (VCIN/NCIC) system? Make sure your response corresponds with the information you provided in the Work Experience section of your application.
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Do you have work experience as a VCIN Level A & B operator. Please make sure your response corresponds with the information you provided in the Work Experience section of your application.
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Are you currently certified as a VCIN Level A & B operator? If yes, please make sure your certification is attached to your application.
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How many years of experience do you have running criminal history checks?
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In this position, you will be handling vital documents containing sensitive and personal information. How many years of experience do you have handling this type of information?
Required Question
Employer Prince William County Government
Address 1 County Complex Court
Prince William County, Virginia, 22192
Website https://www.pwcva.gov/department/human-resources/careers