Often described as "a job like no other," Fairfax County Public Safety Communicators (PSCs) are committed to answering all 9-1-1 and non-emergency calls with professionalism, integrity and compassion while efficiently dispatching police, fire and emergency medical services. Customer service is essential to our success, so we treat each caller with empathy and respect. Our dedicated and highly trained professionals routinely offer life-saving medical instructions in addition to providing accurate public safety information.
To learn more, explore the links below:
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Our Public Safety Communicators in Their Own Words |
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The First of the First Responders |
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Public Safety Communicator Duties and Responsibilities |
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Benefits and Rate of Pay |
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Opportunities for Advancement |
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Selection Criteria |
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Department of Public Safety Communications Culture |
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Apply (We are not currently accepting applications. Please check back soon if you are interested)
Note: If you wish to apply but do not see any current job openings listed for DPSC, you can select to receive Job Alert notifications by clicking Job Alerts on the left navigation menu of the Job Opportunities Page, and checking the box next to "911 telecommunications". |
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Public Safety Communications Training Academy |