Egg Harbor Township - Dispatcher

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 Communications Officer/Dispatcher

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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.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST: Click Here to download and print a list of the documents that you will be required to produce for this process upon request. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must:

• Be a U.S. citizen
• Preference to Egg Harbor Township Residents
• Be 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.*
• 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. 
• Uniform Allowance - $350.00

ANTI DISCRIMINATION POLICY

It is the policy of the Township to provide and encourage equal employment and business opportunity for all persons and to prohibit discrimination in employment and business practices. The Township shall not discriminate on the basis of religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, liability for military service or age. The Township shall not discriminate on the basis of any sensory, mental or physical disability in employment unless such a disability effectively prevents the performance of the essential duties required of the position and which are bona fide occupational qualifications which cannot be accommodated without undue hardship.

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, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.