What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety Telecommunicator Trainee position at Mercer County?
Overview
The Mercer County Emergency Services Department has openings for a demanding and rewarding career that involves meeting the public safety needs of answering 9-1-1 and dispatching Fire and EMS Resources via two-way radio systems. We provide a comprehensive training program and one-on-one training. No prior dispatching experience necessary.
Location:
Dempster Fire Training Center, 350 Lawrence Station Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Summary:
Communications and dispatching duties that include receiving and responding to 9-1-1 emergency calls for service and dispatching appropriate fire and EMS units. Operate and monitor radio channels, operate computer aided dispatch software and operate 9-1-1 phone software.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Valid NJ driver license
- Be a resident of Mercer County (or become a resident within 1 year)
- Ability to multi-task and type into a computer keyboard while speaking on a telephone or radio and to work rapidly and accurately under pressure of time, distractions and stress
- Must be willing and able to work all shifts including nights, weekends, holidays and occasional mandatory overtime
- Required to successfully complete training and obtain certification by the NJ Office of Emergency Telecommunications Services (OETS) for NJ Basic Public Safety Telecommunicator and NJ Emergency Medical Dispatcher, as a condition of continued employment. (Classes will be provided)
Starting Salary: $32,938*
*Appointees who successfully complete the required 12-month training period will be eligible for advancement to the title of Public Safety Telecommunicator 1 compensable at $40,892
To Apply:
Send application, resume and application with cover letter to: Alejandra M. Silva, Deputy Personnel Director, Mercer County Administration Building, 640 South Broad Street, PO Box 8068, Trenton, NJ 08650-0068.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $32,938.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Rotating shift
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person