Public Safety Telecommunications Officer
Listed on 2026-10-30
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Security
Government Security, Government Agency -
Government
Government Security, Bilingual, Government Agency
PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Details:
Job Description:
Under direction, the Public Safety Telecommunications Officer 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 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.
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.
In compliance with New Jersey's Pay Transparency Law, the negotiated starting annual salary for this position is $53,060.97.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- pension and retirement planning options
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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