Job Description

Posting number: 01293

Department: Leesburg Police

Job classification: Communications Technician Supervisor (Police Dispatch)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Law Enforcement

Summary

This is a civilian position responsible for the effective operation of the Leesburg Police Department’s Emergency Communications Center (ECC), including direct supervision of Communications Technicians. The ECC is a 24-hour secondary Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). Work involves the supervision of subordinate Communications Technicians and the operation of the ECC in accordance with departmental general orders and standard operating procedures. Supervision is provided by the Emergency Communications Center (ECC) Manager in the Administration and Support Services Division.

The selected candidate will join a full-service Virginia law enforcement agency that emphasizes the philosophies of community policing and provides proactive crime prevention programs. Leesburg, hometown of the 21st century, is located 35 miles west of the nation's capital and enjoys vibrant and authentic community with a population of more than 50,000 residents. The Town strongly encourages innovation, promotes career development, and offers excellent benefits to employees, including membership to the Town's full-service recreation center, retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System and ICMA-RC, affordable health insurance, and numerous other fringe benefits.

Examples of duties

• Graduation from high school/GED.
• Minimum of four (4) years of certified service as a Police Communications Technician.
• Certified VCIN/NCIC Operator and Telecommunications Operator or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must be able to provide testimony under oath in a court of law.

Qualifications

• Prior ECC supervisory experience.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

Supplemental information

Employee Benefits

The Town offers competitive compensation, affordable health insurance coverage, participation in the Virginia Retirement System, an optional 457(b) retirement plan with a Town matching contribution, flexible spending accounts, voluntary benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), membership to the Town's full-service recreation center, an optional payroll Roth IRA, and generous paid time off. For more information on the Town's robust benefits package, please visit the Town's Employee Benefits page.

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