Department of Public Safety Communications

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)
4890 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030
Scott Brillman
Director

Opportunities for Advancement

DPSC promotes from within.  A call taker becomes eligible for higher positions based on performance and qualification criteria as well as the completion of training in three skill areas: fire and rescue dispatcher, police dispatcher and teletype operator. In addition, qualified PSC III candidates have the opportunity to apply for Assistant or Lead Squad Supervisor positions that become available due to retirements or promotions. 

 
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATOR CAREER PATH
A flowchart showing the progression of Public Safety Communications (PSC) certifications. It begins with PSC I, which requires a 12-week training academy, two weeks of Basic Communication School, and up to 12 weeks of floor training. PSC II requires attaining one additional dispatch skill area such as fire or law enforcement. PSC III requires two additional skill areas, such as call taker plus teletype or two dispatches.

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