Public Safety Telecommunicator; Dispatcher

Overview

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. The role requires clear and concise communication, self‑motivation, collaboration, adaptability, and strong observational and detail‐oriented skills.

• Gather information and monitor security cameras and video footage within the courthouse and its surrounding grounds.
• Receive and dispatch information via radio and telephone to deputies, duty officers, and other law enforcement personnel.
• Assist with radio traffic and prisoner activity coordination.
• Coordinate inmate movement inside and outside the courthouse building.
• Provide vital, time‑sensitive information to first responders through record checks for vehicle registration, property liens, criminal backgrounds, and public data sources.
• Answer calls and provide assistance as needed.

• Experience in a law enforcement and/or public safety environment.
• Current VCIN Certification or at least one year of experience operating VCIN/NCIC.
• One year of experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• One year of dispatch experience.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Entry hourly rate range: $23.25 – $34.19.

Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week.

Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre‑employment background check, including criminal and credit history, education and driver license verification, fingerprinting, and a polygraph examination.

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). Prince William County Government offers medical plans, pharmacy and vision coverage, and dental plans for eligible employees.