Job Announcement:
BLOOMFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATOR
The Bloomfield Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Public Safety Telecommunicator. Responsibilities include dispatching and relaying information to Police, Fire, and EMS personnel for emergency and non-emergency situations.
RESIDENTS OF BLOOMFIELD RECEIVE HIRING PREFERENCE FOR THIS POSITION.
This is a full-time position.
Public Safety Telecommunicators work shifts, including nights and holidays.
Public Safety Telecommunicators work the “pitman” schedule, 12-hour shifts, 7am to 7pm or 7pm to 7am.
Benefits and Salary:
- Starting salary - $20.19 per hour. 12 steps over 8 years. The first 8 steps occur every 6 months, while steps 8 through 12 occur yearly.
- 14 days' holiday pay is paid in December each year.
- 14 paid vacation days (starting).
- 4 paid personal days (starting).
- Health and prescription drug plan (EMPLOYEE ONLY).
- Enrollment in the New Jersey Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
- Initial uniforms will be provided, as needed
- Ability to work overtime.
Minimum Qualifications:
- RESIDENTS OF BLOOMFIELD, NJ RECEIVE HIRING PREFERENCE.
- Must be a resident of New Jersey.
- Must be a citizen of the United States.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
- Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (ability to speak and read English).
- Typing/computer skills.
- Ability to multitask.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
- Must be in good health.
- Must be of good moral character, and shall not have been convicted of any crime or offense.
Applicant Must Successfully Complete/Pass:
- Background Investigation
- Psychological Examination
- Medical Examination
- Drug Screening
- Interview Process
The following qualifications are required to apply:
- Current Basic Telecommunicator / 9-1-1 certification
The Township of Bloomfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please direct questions regarding this position to vpiros@bloomfieldnjpd.com
About Law Enforcement Jobs
Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.
Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp account to monitor for updates.