Title: Marine Police Dispatcher
State Role Title: Emergency Coordinator II
Hiring Range: 43,000-46,000
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Marine Resources Commission
Location: main location
Agency Website: www.mrc.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
This position is responsible for 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 assist law enforcement management/staff in the directing of the use of resources during crises situations. It also receives and assists the walk-in public during normal MRC business hours Monday thru Friday. It performs sales of licenses, assists with inventory, data entry, some typing of letters and reports, and filing. Hours of dispatch operations are 24/7. Currently recruiting for 6am-2pm or 2pm-10pm shifts.
Minimum Qualifications
Police Dispatcher certification preferred; 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 ensures that safety guidelines and regulations are followed during the emergency. Must have a high school education or equivalent (GED); Experienced with radio systems, VCIN and NCIC certification preferred. Must be able to use a personal computer for data entry and clerical support.
*Must successfully pass a criminal background check.
Additional Considerations
Physical activity requires some light lifting, walking, bending, stooping, and sitting.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
A COMPLETED STATE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED
This job will work at our dispatch center located at 30 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA
Contact Information
Name: Malinda Cross
Phone: 757-247-2216
Email: hr@mrc.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.