Falls Church - Emergency Communications Technician

Job Overview Department Falls Church Police Department Type Dispatcher Job Title Emergency Communications Technician Salary $42,872 Deadline Oct 1, 2021 11:59 PM Eastern Registration Fee $20.00 Location Falls Church, VA

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Job Announcement

FALLS CHURCH POLICE DEPARTMENT

NOW HIRING 

EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN

City of Falls Church Police Department is currently accepting on-line applications for a full-time Emergency Communications Technician.   Seeking candidates with excellent interpersonal skills, have a strong interest in customer service, and willing to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime.  Additional job requirements are listed in the job description.

Minimum Requirements:

• - Graduation from high school
• - General knowledge of the geography of the city and location of important buildings
• - Demonstrate ability to learn and retain knowledge of telecommunications procedures and techniques and to deal with the public under stressful conditions
• - Certification as a communications officer within one year of employment
• - Certification as a VCIN operator
• - An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

Benefits:

• - Health & Dental Insurance
• - Retirement:  Pension Plans
• - 457(b) & Cash Match
• - Roth IRA
• - Virginia Retirement System
• - Flexible Spending Account

• - Commuter Savings Plan
• - Free Parking
• - Sick Leave Bank
• - Disability Insurance
• - Life Insurance
  • - Employee Assistance Service
  • - Vacation, Sick, Holidays
  • - Paid Parental Leave
  • - Tuition Assistance
  • - College Savings Plan
  • - Night Shift Differential

The Falls Church Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.

Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.