Communications Technician (Police Dispatcher)

Communications Technician (Police Dispatcher) Salary $55,000.00 - $111,791.00 Annually

Location: 65 Plaza Street, Leesburg, VA

Job Type: RFT

Job Number: 01253

Department: Leesburg Police

Opening Date: 02/13/2026

Description: Benefits Questions Nature Of Work This is responsible municipal law enforcement work in the protection of the life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Work involves responsibility for the protection of life and property, prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals and the enforcement of laws and ordinances in a designated area on an assigned shift. Selected candidates will join a Virginia accredited law enforcement agency in an innovative municipality. Leesburg, hometown of the 21st century, is located 35 miles west of the nations capital and enjoys vibrant and authentic community with a population of more than 50,000 residents. The Town strongly encourages innovation, promotes career development, and offers excellent benefits to employees, including membership to the Towns full-service recreation center, retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System and Nationwide, affordable health insurance, and numerous other fringe benefits.

Career Development Program The Leesburg Police Department offers a career development program. The purpose of the program is to recognize and compensate individuals who have acquired additional or advance work-related knowledge, skills, and abilities during their career with the Leesburg Police Department. This program provides a career development plan based on an employees performance, training, and length of service.

Required Qualifications:

• HS/GED
• Must be 18 years of age at the time of appointment with U.S. Citizenship
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required certifications and system access

External consideration for employment above the basic level requires compliance with the Leesburg Police Departments Career Development Program:

• Minimum of two (2) years of communications technician experience and 80 hours of training received for consideration for employment as Communications Technician II (CT2)
• Minimum of four (4) years of communication technician experience and 160 hours of training received for consideration for employment as Communications Technician III (CT3)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Public safety dispatching experience
• VCIN/NCIC certification
• Bilingual in English/Spanish

Please note that when completing the supplemental questions, any willful omission, deception, or deliberate falsehoods in the responses are cause for immediate removal and future applications will not be considered.

Compensation and Benefits The Town of Leesburg is committed to providing competitive compensation and benefits, and opportunities to grow ones career, all while making a significant impact on the operations and quality of life in a thriving community.

The Town offers competitive compensation, affordable health insurance coverage, participation in the Virginia Retirement System, an optional 457(b) retirement plan with a Town matching contribution, flexible spending accounts, voluntary benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), membership to the Towns full-service recreation center, an optional payroll Roth IRA, and generous paid time off.

For more information on the Towns robust benefits package, please visit the Towns Employee Benefits page.

EOE/ADA Please click on "Employee Benefits" to review detailed information regarding employee benefits for regular full-time and regular part-time employees.

Supplemental Questions:

1. Have you ever used any illegal drugs (including marijuana, cocaine, heroin, ecstasy, LSD, or similar substances)? Yes No

2. If you selected yes to the use of illegal drugs, please identify which drug(s) and when last used.

3. When was the last time you used any illegal or non-prescribed drug?

4. Have you ever illegally obtained or used prescription medication (such as painkillers, stimulants, or sedatives)? Yes No

5. If "Yes", please explain below.

6. Have you ever used synthetic or designer drugs (e.g., "Spice," "Bath Salts," or "or similar substances")? Yes No

7. If "Yes" please explain below.

8. Have you ever sold, given, or distributed any illegal drug or controlled substance to another person? Yes No

9. If "Yes" please explain below.

10. Have you ever used any drugs while employed in a position of public trust (e.g., law enforcement, corrections, military, or government)? Yes No

11. If "Yes" please identify drugs used below.

12. Have you ever attended counseling, treatment, or rehabilitation for drug or alcohol abuse? Yes No

13. If "Yes" please explain below.

14. Have you ever been present while others used illegal drugs and failed to report or intervene? Yes No

15. If "Yes" please explain below.

16. Do you currently associate with anyone involved in illegal drug activity? Yes No

17. If "Yes" please explain below.

18. Have you ever been arrested, charged, or convicted of any crime (misdemeanor or felony)? Yes No

19. If "Yes", please explain and provide the disposition.

20. Have you ever been detained, questioned, or investigated by law enforcement for suspected criminal activity? Yes No

21. If "Yes" please explain below.

22. Have you ever committed a crime for which you were not caught or charged? Yes No

23. If "Yes" please explain below.

24. Have you ever been involved in an act of theft, fraud, or dishonesty (including shoplifting or falsifying documents)? Yes No

25. If "Yes", please explain below.

26. Have you ever been involved in any domestic violence, assault, or threatening behavior? Yes No

27. If "Yes", please explain below.

28. Are you currently awaiting trial, sentencing, or any court disposition? Yes No

29. If "Yes", please explain below.

30. Have you ever been on probation, parole, or had any type of court supervision? Yes No

31. If "Yes", please explain below.

32. Have you ever been disqualified or removed from a background investigation with another law enforcement agency? Yes No

33. If "Yes", please explain below.

34. Have you ever had a restraining order, protective order, or peace bond issued against you? Yes No

35. If "Yes", please explain below.

36. Have you ever been involved in any civil litigation (either as plaintiff or defendant)? Yes No

37. If "Yes", please explain below.

38. Have you ever been affiliated with, or knowingly associated with, individuals engaged in criminal activity? Yes No

39. If "Yes", please explain below.

40. Have any of your records been sealed, expunged, or otherwise removed by court order? Yes No

41. If "Yes", please explain below.

42. Have you ever been convicted of any offense against the law? You are not required to disclose juvenile, expunged, or traffic offenses that do not result in a conviction of a misdemeanor. Yes No

43. If "Yes", give date, place, charge, court, and fine or sentence.

44. Have you ever filed for bankruptcy (Chapter 7, 11, or 13)? Yes No

45. If "Yes" please explain below.

46. Have you ever had wages garnished, property, or accounts sent to collections? Yes No

47. If "Yes", please explain below.

48. Have you ever been refused credit or had credit suspended or revoked? Yes No

49. If "Yes", please explain below.

50. Do you currently have any delinquent accounts, unpaid debts, or outstanding loans more than 90 days past due? Yes No

51. If "Yes", please explain below.

52. Have you ever had a civil judgment entered against you for nonpayment of debt or other financial obligation? Yes No

53. If "Yes", please explain below.

54. Have you ever failed to pay court-ordered child support, alimony, or restitution? Yes No

55. If "Yes", please explain below.

56. Do you have any current financial problems that could affect your employment or judgment? Yes No

57. If "Yes". please explain below.

58. Have you ever driven a motor vehicle without auto insurance as required by law? Yes No

59. Have you ever operated a motor vehicle while under the influence or alcohol or narcotics? Yes No

60. If "Yes", please identify the following in your response: Alcohol/Drug Type(s) Number of Times Used Age last Driving under the influence

61. Have you ever been refused automobile liability insurance or a bond, or had your policy cancelled? Yes No

62. If "Yes", please explain below.

63. Have you ever been involved, as a driver, in a motor vehicle accident within the past seven (7) years? Yes No

64. If "Yes", please identify the following in your response: Were you charged? If charged, what was the charge? Identify charging Police Agency

65. Have you ever received a traffic ticket? Yes No

66. If "Yes", please identify the following in your response: City/State of violation Statute of violation Date of violation Describe violation

67. Have you ever been refused a drivers license by any state? Yes No

68. If "Yes", identify the following in your response: When/Where/Why?

69. Has your drivers license ever been suspended or revoked? Yes No

70. If "Yes", please identify the following in your response: When/Where/Why?

71. Have you ever been issued a traffic warrant? Yes No

72. If "Yes", please identify the following in your response: When/Where/Why?

Employer: Town of Leesburg Address: 25 W. Market St. Leesburg, Virginia, 20176 Website: http://www.leesburgva.gov