Employment

Northumberland County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The Northumberland County Sheriff's Office is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. To make a request, call (804) 580-5221.

Openings:

CURRENT OPENINGS: (2) Communications Officer (Dispatcher) Full-Time,(1) Communications Officer (Dispatcher) Part-Time

Applicant must be 18 years of age, have a High School Diploma or equivalent & a valid driver’s license. A criminal background check is required. Must be able to work nights, weekends & holidays. Shift work is required.

Positive communications-related experience is preferred but not required. Knowledge of the county & certified Communications Officer through DCJS is preferred but not required. Data entry skills and the ability to operate multiple computer terminals are required.

Minimum starting salary is $41,000. (full-time) Negotiable with previous experience

Part-time pay will be based on experience.

Health Insurance (full-time)

Member of Virginia Retirement System

457b Retirement plan also available

The successful candidate must complete a Communications Basic Course (if not currently certified) and other mandated training.

All notarized applications must be received by midnight on May 18, 2025. Applications will not be accepted after that date.

Please return the application in person to:
195 Judicial Pl. Heathsville, VA. 22473 or
Mail to PO Box 310 Heathsville, VA. 22473

Applications must be notarized and turned in either by email, mail or personally to:

jpackett@northumberlandsheriff.net

Northumberland County Sheriff’s Office

195 Judicial Place

PO Box 310

Heathsville, VA. 22473