Department of Public Safety Communications (DPSC) Career Opportunities

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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.

Apply to be a 9-1-1 Call Taker By Sept. 21

To learn more, explore the links below:

	DPSC Culture Our Public Safety Communicators in Their Own Words
	The First of the First Responders Check out our award-winning recruitment video
	Public Safety Communicator Duties and Responsibilities Discover what PSCs do and their shift schedules
	Benefits and Rate of Pay Find out about the high-quality benefit package and compensation provided by Fairfax County
	Opportunities for Advancement Learn why this is an exciting time to join the DPSC team
	Selection Criteria What is it that makes our PSCs special? Check out the criteria we use to select them.
	Department of Public Safety Communications Culture Meet 9-1-1 call takers and discover what makes DPSC a great place to work
	Apply Interested? Take the first step and apply using Fairfax County's Job Application Process 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".
	Public Safety Communications Training Academy Learn more about our first class, one-of-a-kind DPSC Training Academy