Job Announcement:

Full Time Police Dispatcher

** No Experience Required – Training will be provided **

The Ocean Township Police Department,  is now accepting applications for the position of Full Time Police Dispatcher. ** No Experience Required – Training will be provided **

Join a New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police fully accredited Communications Division!

Police Dispatchers provide a vital link between our citizens and emergency services. Applicants must be able to multi-task with radios, telephones and sophisticated computer systems. Applicants must also be available to work day and night shifts as well as weekends and holidays. Employment is based upon a satisfactory background check and a successful completion of an in-house training program.

Eligibility:

• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language well
• and intelligently
• and must have a high school diploma or its equivalent;
• Is of good moral character and sound body and good health;
• Must be at least 18 years of age;
• Have not been convicted of any offense involving moral turpitude or which would make the person unfit to perform the duties of the office;
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Benefits:

• An opportunity to start a career in an excellent community
• Enjoy a rotating 12 hour schedule with every other weekend off
• Overtime opportunities
• 3 - (12 hour) Personal days per year
• 80-208 hours of vacation time per year depending on years of service 
• 8 - (12 hour) sick days per year
• $800.00 yearly uniform allowance
• Paid training
• 14 paid holidays
• Full health Benefits through the New Jersey State Health Benefits Plan including dental and vision plans
• Enrollment in the New Jersey Public Employees Retirements System
• A supportive police department, township committee and community residents!!

*** The Township of Ocean is an Equal Opportunity Employer ***

Please direct questions regarding this position to MRogalski@twpoceannj.gov