Egg Harbor Township - Communications Officer I

Egg Harbor Township - Communications Officer I

Salary:

See Full-Time Salary Schedule below, $18.00 per hour Part-TimeEgg Harbor Township Police Department is hiring Full and Part-time Public Safety Dispatchers. Preference is given to Egg Harbor Township residents.

Applicants must hold New Jersey certifications as a 911 Telecommunicator and Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD).

We are an equal opportunity employer.Job Description

The Communications Officer is under the direction of the Communications Supervisor, receives citizen and field personnel telephone complaints and requests for police, fire and emergency medical services; processes messages and refers them to appropriate personnel for action. Responsibilities include:Receives direct citizen telephone complaints and requests for police assistance, and may simultaneously enter information into the computer aided dispatch system.Determines the nature of the call and initiates action by making CAD entry, noting time of call, details of complaint, and forwards to appropriate personnel.Collates dispatch actions and records them on proper forms for police, fire, and EMS.Receives requests for name checks and/or license number checks from police field personnel, and processes requests through NCIC and local base.Completes necessary records and files relative to these calls.Forwards certain routine information upon citizen request and forwards requests for classified information to the proper police section.Maintains an assuring and calming attitude during periods of stress and emergency.Ascertains proper addresses and information to avoid unnecessary delays for police responses.Screens calls to initiate proper chain of action.Maintains all necessary records and files.Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency.Requirements

Preference to Egg Harbor Township ResidentsBe at least 18 years of age.Possess a valid New Jersey driver's license.Must pass a written examination.Must pass a typing indicator test.Must possess State Emergency Medical Dispatch and 911 Dispatch certifications (or will become certified in the near future).Must be of sound moral character verified by a background investigation.Must pass an oral interview with the commander of the Police & Community Services Bureau.Must be able to work shift work.Benefits & Incentives

Receive a salary during your Police Department training.Receive full medical benefits for you and your family.Receive full dental coverage for you and your family.Receive Eye coverage for you and your family.Receive 10 vacation days during your first year of service.Retirement after 30 years of service at age 65 with a full pension.SALARY

1st Year:

$37,8712nd Year:

$40,1263rd Year:

$42,3804th Year:

$44,6355th Year:

$46,8916th Year:

$49,1457th Year:

$51,4008th Year:

$53,6559th Year:

$55,90910th Year:

$58,16511th Year:

$60,42012th Year:

$62,67413th Year:

$64,92914th Year:

$67,831Part Time:

$18.00 per hourContact

Recruitment Contact:Supervisor Matthew Cochrane #15967Police Communication609-926-4065Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.

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