Public Safety Dispatcher

Starting Date: Immediately Job Description City of Staunton Public Safety Dispatcher Public Safety Dispatchers serve a vital role in the City’s services. This is a perfect opportunity to join an outstanding team and take part in a rewarding career. Dispatchers receive emergency and non-emergency calls from the public and public safety personnel by radio and telephone, dispatch police, fire, and EMS in response to the identified need and accurately document all related incidents. Position requires the dispatcher to become certified in emergency medicaldispatch (EMD) for calls involving critical illness or injury, the ability to work in stressful situations, prioritize tasks, make decisions quickly and have strict attention to detail. A HS diploma/GED, and excellent organizational, keyboarding, computing, customer service skills, the ability to adapt to change and the ability to work in a team environment required. Must be able to work a 12-hour shift: 7:0  p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on a rotating basis, including weekends and holidays. Hiring range: $42,442 or higher (salary commensurate with experience). The hiring process can take approximately four to six weeks and requires successful completion of employment application, written test, interview, background investigation, and preemployment drug-screen. Individuals who have previously been disqualified due to the background investigation from a previous process are not eligible for consideration. IMPORTANT: “Virginia Certified Dispatchers” do NOT have to test but must submit an online application. As part of the application process, all non-“Virginia Certified Dispatcher” applicants must take a written test administered by the Staunton Police Department. You will be contacted by the Staunton Police Department after your application has been successfully submitted. This position is OPEN Until Filled . The City ofStauntonis an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is fully committed to the principles and practices of equal employment. Public Safety Dispatcher Staunton City & Schools Staunton Police Department - Staunton, Virginia Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in City of Staunton and Staunton City Schools Job Details Job ID: 5966774 Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: Oct 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description City of Staunton Public Safety Dispatcher Public Safety Dispatchers serve a vital role in the City’s services. This is a perfect opportunity to join an outstanding team and take part in a rewarding career. Dispatchers receive emergency and non-emergency calls from the public and public safety personnel by radio and telephone, dispatch police, fire, and EMS in response to the identified need and accurately document all related incidents. Position requires the dispatcher to become certified in emergency medicaldispatch (EMD) for calls involving critical illness or injury, the ability to work in stressful situations, prioritize tasks, make decisions quickly and have strict attention to detail. A HS diploma/GED, and excellent organizational, keyboarding, computing, customer service skills, the ability to adapt to change and the ability to work in a team environment required. Must be able to work a 12-hour shift: 7:0  p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on a rotating basis, including weekends and holidays. Hiring range: $42,442 or higher (salary commensurate with experience). The hiring process can take approximately four to six weeks and requires successful completion of employment application, written test, interview, background investigation, and preemployment drug-screen. Individuals who have previously been disqualified due to the background investigation from a previous process are not eligible for consideration. IMPORTANT: “Virginia Certified Dispatchers” do NOT have to test but must submit an online application. As part of the application process, all non-“Virginia Certified Dispatcher” applicants must take a written test administered by the Staunton Police Department. You will be contacted by the Staunton Police Department after your application has been successfully submitted. This position is OPEN Until Filled . The City ofStauntonis an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is fully committed to the principles and practices of equal employment. Position Type: Full Time Salary: $42,442 to $42,442 Per Year Job Categories: Organization-level Positions > Officer Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Jonathan Venn 116 W Beverley St Staunton, Virginia 24401 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Map #J-18808-Ljbffr