Henrico County Government recently highlighted the experiences of Heather Glatt, a dispatcher with Henrico’s emergency communications center, in a series of social media posts on September 19, 2025. The tweets focused on Glatt’s path to public safety and the county’s approach to employee support and training.
In the first post from September 19, 2025, Henrico County Government shared: “Heather Glatt had never seriously considered working in public safety until she saw a job posting for a dispatcher with @henrico911_ . The challenge appealed to her, so she applied and was hired. She says the supportive environment and hands-on training make Henrico stand out.”
A follow-up tweet at 11:23 a.m. quoted Glatt directly: “I feel like Henrico really takes care of the people that work here,” says Glatt, who was born and raised in the county. “You get good, one-on-one training – being able to have that trainer that you kind of work through the whole phase with.”
At 11:24 a.m., another message promoted career opportunities within Henrico County: @Henrico911_ Level up your career by working for Henrico – one of the best employers in VA, according to @Forbes! The county offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, career advancement opportunities and an inclusive work environment. Explore job opportunities: https://t.co/Uw332WaR2t.
Henrico County is home to one public school district serving over 50,000 students during the 2023-24 academic year (source). The student body is diverse; Black students represented the largest ethnic group at nearly 36%, followed by white students at almost 32% (source). Deep Run High School reported the highest enrollment among all schools in the county during this period (source).
The county’s emphasis on supportive work environments and professional development reflects broader trends seen across its institutions.
