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Department Kenilworth Police Department
TypeDispatcher
Job TitleDispatcher
Salary$38,195.00 - $54,565.00
Registration Fee$35.00
ContactCbryson@kenilworthpolice.org
Location Kenilworth, NJ

Job Announcement

Kenilworth Police Department, NJ Police Jobs

KENILWORTH, NJ POLICE DEPARTMENT
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATOR (DISPATCHER)

General Description:

Police dispatchers are emergency communications professionals who are called upon to ensure the successful transmission of information from callers in distress to responding emergency personnel.  Their work involves providing accurate and timely information to police officers, firefighters, and EMT’s and dispatching the appropriate personnel to incidents and emergencies through a two-way communications system within the municipality.  Dispatchers are used to staff the communication center and the reception are of Police Headquarters.  At the communications center, the dispatcher will receive requests, transmit messages, and track personnel.  At the reception area, the dispatchers will be responsible for monitoring prisoners and assisting the public who enter police headquarters.

The ideal candidate must be primarily an excellent communicator and able to remain calm and composed, especially in emergency situations since they are required to make critical emergency response decisions. They must be able to multi-task as well as take the appropriate action with little supervision.

Supervision Received:

Works under the direction of a police supervisor, however must be able to work independently.

Examples of Duties:

 

Benefits:

 

Knowledge, Skills and Ability:

Qualifications: 

  1. Residents and Non-Residents may apply
  2. High School Diploma or GED.
  3. Valid New Jersey Drivers License
  4. Ability to work shiftwork including weekends, holidays and various times
  5. Ability to pass a public safety telecommunicator test

Special Requirements:

Ability to successfully complete/pass:

  1. Background Investigation
  2. Psychological Examination
  3. Medical Examination
  4. Drug Test


Hours:

Full Time, Shift Work

Please direct questions regarding this position to Cbryson@kenilworthpolice.org


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