Campus Police Dispatcher

Campus Police Dispatcher

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link or call DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io, or DBVI at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

This role is essential in supporting departmental leadership in maintaining a safe and secure campus environment. The primary responsibility is to handle both emergency and non-emergency calls, assess the nature of each situation, and promptly dispatch the appropriate number of police units. The dispatcher serves as a key communication link between campus police, college administrators, and the public. In addition to dispatch duties, this position provides administrative support to departmental leadership, including managing schedules and communications, assisting with procurement processes, and preparing related reports for supervisory personnel such as the Chief and Sergeant. This position is designated as Campus Security Authority (Clery Act) and Responsible Employee (Title IX). The position may require an occasional alternative work schedule that includes evenings and weekends.

Prior work experience in an emergency communications capacity, a criminal justice or public safety capacity, or at an institution of higher education is preferred. Current certification as a Communications Officer from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services is also preferred.

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.