Colonial Heights Emergency Communications Center

05/30/2026

PROMOTION ANNOUNCEMENT - SELECTION OF FIRE & EMS CHIEF

05/30/2026

JOB OPENINGS for Communications Officer in the Colonial Heights Emergency Communications Center!

- Salary: $46,577
- Highly responsible, technical, dispatching position in the Emergency Communications Center of the Fire & EMS Department. - Must be available to work 12-hour shifts, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, on-call, and required overtime.
- Must successfully complete all state mandated certification classes within allotted time.

Applications must be submitted online!!
For more details - scan the QR Code or go online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colonialheightsva/jobs/5343099/communications-officer?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

05/22/2026

🚨 Y.E.P.! WE HEARD 🚨

The Colonial Heights Police Department is aware of social media chatter regarding large gatherings at Southpark Mall this weekend. We are working closely with mall management and will have an increased presence in and around the property to help ensure a safe environment for all visitors, employees, and businesses.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to remain aware of their teens’ activities and review the mall’s YEP (Youth Es**rt Policy) before visiting.

Any reckless behavior, disruptions, fights, or illegal activity will be addressed promptly. If you see suspicious activity, please contact law enforcement at our non-emergency number 804-520-9300 ext 7 or mall security.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in helping keep Southpark Mall safe and enjoyable for the community.

05/14/2026

05/11/2026

During National Police Week, we take a moment to honor and thank the men and women of the Colonial Heights Police Department, as well as officers everywhere, for their service and sacrifice. 👮‍♂️👮‍♀️

They show up every day to protect and serve (often at the expense of time with family, holidays, weekends, and life’s important moments) so that our communities remain safe. Their commitment means answering difficult calls, facing uncertainty, and doing it all with professionalism, courage, and restraint. 🚔

This is a selfless profession that often goes unseen and underappreciated, but its impact is felt in every safe home, every peaceful night, and every life protected. ❤️

To all officers: thank you for your dedication, your sacrifice, and your service. We are truly grateful for all that you do. 🙏

05/01/2026

25+ years of service, leadership, and dedication = A legacy that will never be forgotten. 🚔💙

From patrol to training the next generation, to being a trusted SRO and making an impact behind the scenes, you’ve done it all and done it well. 👮‍♂️👏

More than a coworker, you’ve been a friend, a mentor, and someone we could always count on. 🤝

Enjoy this next chapter! You’ve more than earned it. We’ll miss you, but you’ll always be part of this family. 💙👊

Help us congratulate Andy!

04/27/2026

🚔👏 Congratulations to Lieutenant Robert Brown! 👏🚔

We are proud to announce the promotion of Robert Brown to Lieutenant in the Patrol Division.

Since joining our department in 2015, LT Brown has served in multiple divisions, gaining valuable experience and knowledge along the way. His leadership, dedication, and commitment to our community make him a tremendous asset to his squad and the department as a whole.

Please join us in congratulating LT Brown on this well-earned promotion!💙🎉

04/24/2026

Congratulations on your retirement, Lt. Clark! 🎉👏

Thank you for your 25+ years of dedicated service and the incredible impact you’ve made throughout your career. From start to finish, your leadership, commitment, and passion for serving others have left a lasting mark on our department and the Colonial Heights community. 💙

We are truly grateful for all you’ve given over the years. Wishing you nothing but happiness, relaxation, and new adventures in this next chapter! You’ve more than earned it! 🏖️✨

04/20/2026

🎉💛 Saving the Best for Last! 🚨📞

As we wrap up our National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week celebrations, we have one FINAL (and very special) thank you to share! 🙌✨

A HUGE thank you to Incredible HVAC for going above and beyond — visiting us THREE times in one day to make sure both shifts were covered for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! 🤯🍳🥪🍽️ You truly spoiled us rotten, from the amazing meals to all the awesome merch, and your visits are always such a highlight for our team!

And for dinner, you made it even sweeter by bringing along Chris B Bakes, who treated our dispatchers to delicious desserts! 🍰🍪 It was the perfect way to end the day and our NPSTW celebrations on such a high note!

We are incredibly grateful for the support, generosity, and genuine kindness shown by both Incredible HVAC and Chris B Bakes. It means so much to our team to feel so appreciated by our community. 💛

📞 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW) is dedicated to recognizing the voices behind the scenes — the dispatchers who answer every call, provide calm in chaos, and help coordinate lifesaving responses. They are the first first responders, and their impact reaches far beyond what most people see.

Thank you again, Incredible HVAC and Chris B Bakes, for helping us close out NPSTW in such an unforgettable (and delicious!) way! 👏🎉