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Join the City of Hampton team! As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer and a designated Military Spouse-Friendly Employer, we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, recognizing the unique skills and experiences that military families bring.
Are you looking to make a real impact in your community while building an exciting and rewarding career? The City of Hampton is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join us as Public Safety Dispatcher Trainees. This entry-level position offers hands‑on training in answering 911 emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatching the appropriate emergency responders, and learning the vital skills needed to protect and serve.
If you’re eager to grow, thrive under pressure, and are committed to making a difference, we encourage you to start your journey with us as a Public Safety Dispatcher Trainee!
- Completion of a standard high school course of study or the GED.
- Ability to pass a standard critical testing procedure; must successfully complete the City of Hampton Public Safety Telecommunications Trainee program to include Call Taker, Fire and Police Telecommunications.
- Will be required to successfully complete a Police Department background investigation to include a polygraph examination and pre‑employment screening for controlled substances.
- Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton’s criteria.
- Must be able to successfully obtain an EMD/CPR certification within a specified length of time in accordance with internal guidelines and a VCIN certification within 6 months of employment.
- Requires effective communication with internal and external customers.
- Position may require working nights, weekends, holidays and extended shifts as required. Incumbents are required to work in situations of extreme stress and in emergency, life‑threatening situations.
- The incumbent may be considered “essential personnel” during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.
- Extensive knowledge of and proficiency in the use of personal computers; thorough knowledge of the city’s geography; ability to speak clearly and distinctively over the radio; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and ability to give clear, concise feedback; ability to develop and maintain harmonious working relationships and work effectively with diverse groups; ability to exercise sound judgment and make appropriate decisions.
- Must be able to maintain the ability to provide credible testimony in court, to the magistrate and in other situations where credibility will be of importance. A sustained finding of untruthfulness at the conclusion of an internal investigation may result in immediate termination.
Features
Benefits Overview- Sentara Health Plans
- EAP Provider:
Com Psych - Optum Rx
- Delta Dental Insurance
- Anthem Blue View Vision
- FSA Reimbursement accounts
- Standard:
Accident and Critical Illness - Chubb Term Life Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Virginia 529
- Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA
- Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
- Other forms of leave include:
- Maternity Leave
- Parental Bonding Leave
- Care for Sick Parent Leave
- Birthday Leave
- Personal day (available every quarter)
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- President's Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans' Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
- Employee's birthday
- The retirement plan is offered through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS and is a defined benefit pension plan. For more information, see the VRS website.
- Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is Securian Financial.
- Mission Square Retirement plans 457, Roth IRA, Roth 457 plans are offered through Mission Square Retirement. For more information, visit Mission Square.
- Medical / Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce…
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