What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety Communications Specialist I position at City of Manassas Police Department?
Salary : $53,518.40 Annually
Location : Manassas Police Station, VA
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 12-00987
Department : Police
Opening Date : 04 / 04 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
FLSA Status : Non-exempt
Grade : B10
Position Summary
Applications are being accepted to establish an Public Safety Communications Specialist eligibility list.
Essential Job Functions
The successful incumbent in this role serves in the Public Safety Communications Center on an assigned shift, serving as a call-taker for emergency or non-emergency telephone calls and performing other public safety communications specialties (i.e. police dispatching and teletype operations); and performs related duties as required. Incumbents rotate among the various functions as the workload requires.
Minimum Required Qualifications
High School diploma or GED required; supplemented by two (2) years similar communications experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities for this position.
Special Requirements
Must be able to pass a written exam, background investigation, poly, along with a post-offer, pre-employment psych exam and drug test.
Because this position is open as an eligibility list, it may take several weeks before you are notified about upcoming written exam dates. Exam dates are only released a few times a year based on departmental needs. We appreciate your patience during this process.
The City of Manassas offers a variety of comprehensive benefits packages, participation in the Virginia State Retirement program, generous annual and sick leave and 13 paid holidays for full-time employees! For a full review of the City's benefits plans, please visit our Human Resources website at :
Salary : $53,518
