The Ferguson Township Police Department
Certified Communications Officer
The Ferguson Township Police Department, Fredericksburg, Virginia, us, 22403
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Certified Communications OfficerStarting Salary: $45,988Salary after 12-month probationary employment: $49,488$5,200 Incentive for Certified Communications Officers24 hours of annual leave and 24 hours of sick leave granted upon hiringSummary:Persons applying should be interested in a full-time position that significantly impacts the safety of the general public and responding agency personnel. Under general supervision, a Communications Officer receives incoming emergency and non-emergency phone calls to the Emergency Operations Center, dispatches police, fire, and EMS personnel, performs a variety of administrative functions for the Police and Fire Departments, and performs related tasks as required including extensive computer work. This position will involve shift work to include nights, weekends, and holidays, so a flexible schedule is required.Eligibility for Certified Communications Officer (including $5,200 Incentive):Virginia DCJS Communications Basic certification (or approved out-of-state equivalent)Current VCIN certification (or approved out-of-state equivalent)Current CPR certificationCurrent APCO or Medical Priority Emergency Medical Dispatch certification12-months continuous employment as a public safety tele-communicatorPaid incentives are offered for those who have Spanish speaking abilities. Some additional benefits include pay incentives for career advancement, tuition reimbursement, committee and team involvement opportunities, free training, cross-training in call taking, fire dispatch, and police dispatch, instructor potential, free gym membership, and on site kitchen, break room, and gym facilities.The City of Fredericksburg 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, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Minimum Requirements:18 years of ageUnited States Citizen or lawful resident for ten consecutive yearsHigh School Diploma or GEDNo more than two moving violations within previous 24 monthsNo record of convictions within previous 60 months for DUI, eluding, leaving the scene of an accident or vehicular manslaughterNo record of 2nd or subsequent DUINo current or previous revocations or suspension of license within previous 60 months due to a moving violationNot have been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in the Commonwealth of VirginiaNot have been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to a Class 1 or 2 misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or any offense involving moral turpitudeNot have been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to any misdemeanor sex offenseNot have been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to domestic assaultUndergo a physical examination, subsequent to a conditional offer of employmentNot have produced a positive result on a pre-employment drug screeningThe selection process includes:Verification of previous work performance and driving history;Polygraph examination;Psychological examination;Background investigation (including fingerprint-based criminal history records inquiries to both the CCRE and FBI);Observation of Communication Center OperationsSenior Panel oral review board;Interview with the Chief of Police;Medical examThis position is open until filled. For questions please contact:Michelle LambertEmergency Communications Director540-654-5931mlambert@pd.fredericksburgva.govEmail correspondence is preferred
.City of Fredericksburg Human Resources Department715 Princess Anne Street, Room 217 - P. O. Box 7447 Fredericksburg, VA 22404-7447hr@fredericksburgva.gov
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IMPORTANT!
Be sure to apply for positions as directed under "HOW TO APPLY" in the Position Information box, and not simply by clicking on the "Apply for this Position" link on the right-hand side. Nearly every job advertised on the VACP Jobs Board requires that you use the hiring agency's own unique application process and they will
not
consider information submitted through the "Apply for this Position" email form as an official application.
Certified Communications OfficerStarting Salary: $45,988Salary after 12-month probationary employment: $49,488$5,200 Incentive for Certified Communications Officers24 hours of annual leave and 24 hours of sick leave granted upon hiringSummary:Persons applying should be interested in a full-time position that significantly impacts the safety of the general public and responding agency personnel. Under general supervision, a Communications Officer receives incoming emergency and non-emergency phone calls to the Emergency Operations Center, dispatches police, fire, and EMS personnel, performs a variety of administrative functions for the Police and Fire Departments, and performs related tasks as required including extensive computer work. This position will involve shift work to include nights, weekends, and holidays, so a flexible schedule is required.Eligibility for Certified Communications Officer (including $5,200 Incentive):Virginia DCJS Communications Basic certification (or approved out-of-state equivalent)Current VCIN certification (or approved out-of-state equivalent)Current CPR certificationCurrent APCO or Medical Priority Emergency Medical Dispatch certification12-months continuous employment as a public safety tele-communicatorPaid incentives are offered for those who have Spanish speaking abilities. Some additional benefits include pay incentives for career advancement, tuition reimbursement, committee and team involvement opportunities, free training, cross-training in call taking, fire dispatch, and police dispatch, instructor potential, free gym membership, and on site kitchen, break room, and gym facilities.The City of Fredericksburg 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, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Minimum Requirements:18 years of ageUnited States Citizen or lawful resident for ten consecutive yearsHigh School Diploma or GEDNo more than two moving violations within previous 24 monthsNo record of convictions within previous 60 months for DUI, eluding, leaving the scene of an accident or vehicular manslaughterNo record of 2nd or subsequent DUINo current or previous revocations or suspension of license within previous 60 months due to a moving violationNot have been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony or any offense that would be a felony if committed in the Commonwealth of VirginiaNot have been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to a Class 1 or 2 misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or any offense involving moral turpitudeNot have been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to any misdemeanor sex offenseNot have been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to domestic assaultUndergo a physical examination, subsequent to a conditional offer of employmentNot have produced a positive result on a pre-employment drug screeningThe selection process includes:Verification of previous work performance and driving history;Polygraph examination;Psychological examination;Background investigation (including fingerprint-based criminal history records inquiries to both the CCRE and FBI);Observation of Communication Center OperationsSenior Panel oral review board;Interview with the Chief of Police;Medical examThis position is open until filled. For questions please contact:Michelle LambertEmergency Communications Director540-654-5931mlambert@pd.fredericksburgva.govEmail correspondence is preferred
.City of Fredericksburg Human Resources Department715 Princess Anne Street, Room 217 - P. O. Box 7447 Fredericksburg, VA 22404-7447hr@fredericksburgva.gov
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