Marine Police Dispatcher

Marine Police Dispatcher

Job no: 5104652

Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)

Location: Hampton, Virginia, Newport News, Virginia

Categories: Public Safety

Title: Marine Police Dispatcher

State Role Title: Emergency Coordinator II

Hiring Range: $45,000

Pay Band:

Agency: Marine Resources Commission

Location: main location

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Marine Resources Commission serves as stewards of Virginia's marine and aquatic resources and serves as protectors of its tidal waters and homelands. This position is responsible for the evening and night shift radio communications for the Law Enforcement Division of the Marine Resources Commission. It operates all radio communications equipment, answers and transmits radio and telephone messages between VMRC vessels, vehicles, aircraft, as well as vessels and vehicles of other local, state, and federal agencies. It handles emergency calls and assists law enforcement management/staff in the directing of the use of resources during crises situations. It also receives and assists the public during the day shifts. It performs sales of licenses, assists with inventory, data entry, some typing of letters and reports, and filing. Hours of operation are 24/7.

Minimum Qualifications

Police Dispatcher certification; Must be flexible, able to work 8 hour rotating shifts; Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of people; Speaks clearly and concisely and be able to maintain composure during periods of emergency; Must be able to use independent judgment; Must be able to think through a crises, collect and organize data to facilitate crises operation, and insures that safety guidelines and regulations are followed during the emergency. Must have a high school education or equivalent (GED); Experienced with radio systems, prefer VCIN, NCIC certified. Must be able to use a personal computer for data entry and clerical support

Additional Considerations

*Must successfully pass a criminal background check.

Physical activity requires some light lifting, walking, bending, stooping, and sitting.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

State Application is Required.

Contact Information

Name: Malinda Cross

Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io

Email: View email address on click.appcast.io

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised: 07 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 07 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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