Communications Officer

Job Opportunities Use the Government Jobs tab to search through your municipality's employment opportunities. Subscribe to job posting notifications to be automatically alerted of the latest career opportunities by clicking on the Notify Me button.Warren County is seeking highly motivated and skilled candidates to fill the position of Communications Officer. This position performs intermediate skilled clerical work dispatching law enforcement, fire and rescue and other equipment and personnel in response to emergency situations. This position is responsible for receiving, classifying, processing, and dispatching all emergency and nonemergency calls for service utilizing E-911, business telephone system, computer-aided dispatch, and other computer-related systems. Other responsibilities include assisting with public information requests, forwarding other calls to the appropriate person and performing data entry.A successful candidate must possess general knowledge of the methods of operating the communications system, general knowledge of radio and teletype procedures, and general knowledge of the geography of Warren County. Other necessary skills include the ability to type and enter data at a reasonable rate of speed, the ability to speak distinctly, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduating from high school is required. Special requirements include the possession of or ability to obtain the Basic Dispatch School and CPR certification within one year of employment, and the possession of or ability to obtain VCIN certification within six months of employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.Starting salary is $38,771.20, with an excellent benefits package.You must complete a Warren County Sheriff’s Office application to be considered for the position, please click HERE

for an application.Warren County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), and participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.A pre-employment criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening is required. For any questions, please contact Warren County Human Resources, 220 N. Commerce Avenue, Suite 100, Front Royal, Virginia 22630, 540-636-4600. HR@warrencountyva.gov

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