What are the responsibilities and job description for the PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICTIONS OFFICER- FULL TIME (911 DISPATCH) position at Old Bridge Township?
Under direction, receives and responds to telephone or other electronic requests for emergency assistance, including law enforcement, fire, medical, or other emergency services and/or dispatches appropriate units to response sites; other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience in work involving the receiving, transmitting and relaying of video display and/or radio messages, and in the receiving, relaying and recording of complaints and requests for emergency assistance, which shall have included the use of video display, data processing, automatic number identification, automatic location identification, switching equipment, or other computer-oriented equipment; must be able to professionally and tactfully handle the public in stressful situations; Candidates with a Bachelor Degree in Psychology and experience working with the public in stressful situations will also be considered. Applicant must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal history and background investigation. CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ARE REQUIRED: NJ Basic Telecommunicator, NJ EMD, and CPR. Familiarity with QED CAD and Verizon Vesta E911 are also preferred.
This is a Full-time union position with varied shift time and full benefits package.
New hires must meet residency requirements under the NJ First Act: The law requires that "every person holding an office, employment or position" in the State of New Jersey shall have their "principal residence" in the State of New Jersey.
EOE
