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Department of Public Safety Communications Alert:

CONTACT INFORMATION: FOR EMERGENCIES CALL 9-1-1! (From outside of Fairfax County call 703-691-2233) or To Report a Non-Emergency Incident Call 703-691-2131.
703-691-2131 TTY 711 (See Contacts Page for Administrative Listings)
DPSC911LetUsKnow@fairfaxcounty.gov (Email box is not monitored 24/7 and is not for reporting crimes.)
4890 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030
Scott Brillman
Director

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Department of Public Safety Communications (DPSC) Career Opportunities

PSC’s are the critical link in helping those in need of emergency services in the county.

We are the “first of the first responders.”

PSC’s must always remain calm and communicate effectively with knowledge and authority.

PSC’s must also provide excellent customer service and remember, there is no such thing as a routine call.

To Learn More About our Public Safety Communicators, explore the Links Below:

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DPSC Culture Play Video

Our Public Safety Communicators in Their Own Words

First of the First Responders videoThe First of the First RespondersPlay Video

View our award winning recruitment video!
Two people in a 911 dispatch center working at a desk with four computer monitors, one person seated using the keyboard and another standing beside them providing assistance.Public Safety Communicator Duties and Responsibilities

Learn the role of a PSC and what types of shifts they work
The call taker answers the phone with a warm smile.Opportunities for Advancement

Learn about the career path of a PSC and opportunities for growth
A large 911 dispatch center with rows of desks and multiple computer monitors, staffed by dispatchers working at their stations. Text at the top reads “Fairfax County, Virginia Department of Public Safety Communications 9-1-1 We Are Hiring,” with a link and the phrase “Make a difference, every day” at the bottom.Application Process & Selection Criteria

What makes our PSC’s stand out above the rest? Click to view our selection criteria
Fairfax County BenefitsBenefits and Rate of Pay

Fairfax County offers a generous benefit and compensation package. Learn more here
A training room at a 911 operations center with multiple people seated at desks, each with several computer monitors. Several large screens at the front of the room display the same slide with a graphic. The room is well  lit with fluorescent lighting and has a collaborative, high-tech atmosphere.Public Safety Communications Training Academy

Learn more about our first class, one-of-a-kind DPSC Training  Academy
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Interested in becoming the First of the First Responders? Apply here using Fairfax County’s Job Application Process

Note: Set up a job alert on the job opportunities page for notifications about future DPSC job openings".

DPSC Helping MDADepartment of Public Safety Communications Culture

Read about what makes DPSC a great place to work….

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