According to the Code of Virginia § 9.1-138, an "'central station dispatcher' means an individual who monitors burglar alarm signal devices, burglar alarms or any other electrical, mechanical or electronic device used (i) to prevent or detect burglary, theft, shoplifting, pilferage or similar losses; (ii) to prevent or detect intrusion; or (iii) primarily to summon aid for other emergencies."
The form must be submitted with the PSS_FP form if you have ever been convicted or found guilty of a felony or misdemeanor (not to include minor traffic violations) in Virginia or any other jurisdiction to include military court martial or currently under protective orders.
You may be eligible to waive a portion of your entry-level training if you have completed certain private security services training or if you are a qualified law enforcement officer as defined by the Code of Virginia §9.1-101. Please see the form for more details.
VA DCJS -Frequently Asked Questions - Central Station Dispatcher
Frequently Asked Questions - Central Station Dispatcher
What is a central station dispatcher? A person who monitors burglar alarm signal devices, burglar alarms or any other electrical, mechanical or electronic device used to prevent or detect burglary, theft, shoplifting, pilferage or similar losses; used to prevent or detect intrusion; or used primarily to summon aid for other emergencies.
I am not physically located in Virginia, but I answer calls from Virginia; do I need to be registered as a central station dispatcher? Yes, if there is no regulatory authority in the state where you are physically located. You are considered an out-of-state central station dispatcher.
What type of license/registration/certification must I have? You must possess a valid registration in this category.
Do I have to have a registration before I can work? No. A central station dispatcher can work for 90 consecutive days while completing the compulsory minimum training requirements, provided their fingerprints were submitted on or before their date of hire.
Do I have to be trained before I can work? No. A central station dispatcher can work for 90 consecutive days while completing the compulsory minimum training requirements, provided their fingerprints were submitted on or before their date of hire.
What are the entry-level training requirements? 8 hours -- 30E electronic security subjects (4 hours) + 38E central station dispatcher subjects (4 hours)
What are the in-service training requirements? 4 hours -- 38I central station dispatcher subjects (4 hours). Registrations must be renewed every two years.
