EMT - Government Services Officer

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EMT – Government Services Officer

Camden County Government location, not on Camden County College campuses.

Government Services Officers–Emergency Medical Technician (GSO-EMT) report to and are supervised by the Director of the Government Services division. Their duties include greeting and directing the public, crime prevention, protection of life and property, access control, investigation, enforcement of policies and procedures for Camden County College and the County of Camden.

GSO-EMT employees become familiar with policies, procedures, orders, regulations, and equipment of the County and the specific site assigned to carry out responsibilities in accordance therewith. All decisions and actions relating to security and safety shall be in accordance with approved College policies, Government Services Division procedures and relevant supervisory direction.

GSO-EMT employees must demonstrate and promote a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

• Ability to work directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Respond to medical calls and provide competent, efficient and immediate care to the ill and injured.
• Collaborate with other emergency medical personnel, such as paramedics to help stabilize patients.
• Maintain an acceptable level of order, control and safety in and around the assigned site.
• Patrol the assigned areas, including interior areas, parking lots and all other exterior areas, and perform required duties associated with same.
• Welcome, assist and respond to all inquiries from Directors, associates, visitors and staff in a friendly, helpful and professional manner. Emphasize a standard of superior customer service to all who are encountered in the course of performing duties.
• Ensure physical security by controlling access of associates and visitors, along with maintaining visitor and alarm panel control logs. Effectively operate and act as lead personnel in the operation of the pedestrian magnetometers and hand wands where necessary.
• Monitor designated areas using a range of techniques such as foot patrols, walking stair towers and operating security camera systems, where applicable.
• Prepare a Daily Patrol Log, chronologically listing all activities, incidents, and action taken during shift in a clear and concise manner. Prepare all required written and electronic reports on prescribed forms in a clear and concise manner.
• Conduct surveillance to detect and prevent violations of site policy and state law and report same to appropriate authority.
• Conduct building inspections and report hazards promptly by notifying proper authorities.
• Participate in access control screening, s, investigations, building searches, fire drills, and other similar functions after receiving appropriate training.
• Render first aid and other medical assistance as required to your level of expertise or as directed by medically competent persons.
• Respond to all calls for service and critical incidents, effectively assisting site staff, and emergency personnel in all situations.
• Escort visitors to designated areas, to or from parking lots and other locations as needed.
• Follow orders and assignments from appropriate authority in a cooperative, timely and effective manner.
• This position description outlines the general nature and level of work assigned to individuals who function in this job. This description is not exhaustive; employee must perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• High school diploma/equivalency required – Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice preferred.
• Current and valid EMT License from the New Jersey Office of Emergency Medical Services.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with other employees and the public, both verbally and in written form.
• Certification in CPR, NARCAN and First Aid, or obtain certification during probationary period.
• Proficient in computer skills relevant to effective report writing and information exchange including Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Published salary range: $24/hr.

Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including…