Certified 911 Dispatcher

Certified 911 Dispatcher Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Winchester, VA Job Type Full-time Classified Department Police Department Division Police Department ECC Opening Date 05/11/2026 Closing Date 6/11/2026 5:00 PM Eastern FLSA Non-Exempt Description Benefits Questions Description This position is for a Full-Time certified 911 Dispatcher. Salary will depend on experience/qualifications. Duties and Responsiblities The City of Winchester is seeking a Full-Time certified, skilled and dependable Emergency Communications Specialist to support public safety operations. This part-time role is responsible for receiving and dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls while maintaining professionalism and accuracy in high-pressure situations. Ability to work varying shifts, flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays, and regular reliable attendance Answers emergency and non-emergency calls, requests for service including law enforcement, fire and emergency medical assistance Receives and transmits messages by radio and tracks all apparatus/units through Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Utilizes multiple maps to confirm locations and assist both internal and external customers Prioritizes and dispatches emergency responders and/or appropriate resources

Requirements Minimum Requirements:

• DCJS Certification
• Priority Dispatch Certification
• 3 years of emergency communications dispatch experience

Key Qualifications:

• Strong communication and multitasking skills
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure
• Commitment to public service and teamwork Job Posting Statement The City of Winchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.

This position is eligible for benefits. To view out benefit packet click here . 01 Do you possess a DCJS certification? Yes No 02 Are you EMD certified? Yes No 03 Do you have at least 3 years of emergency communications dispatch experience? Yes No 04 I understand that employment with the Winchester Emergency Communications Center requires availability to work any shift (day, evening, overnight), on any day of the week, including weekends and holidays, and in all weather conditions with no exceptions to this. Yes, I understand and agree No, I do not agree Required Question Employer City of Winchester Address 15 N. Cameron Street Winchester, Virginia, 22601 Phone 540-667-1815 Website https://www.winchesterva.gov