Marine Police Dispatcher

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Hampton, VA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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)
• Must be able to use a personal computer for data entry and clerical support

Nice To Haves

• Experienced with radio systems
• Prefer VCIN, NCIC certified

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Handles emergency calls and assists law enforcement management/staff in the directing of the use of resources during crises situations.
• Receives and assists the public during the day shifts.
• Performs sales of licenses.
• Assists with inventory.
• Performs data entry.
• Types letters and reports.
• Performs filing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED