Job Announcement

NEW JERSEY TRANSIT

Communications Dispatcher

Police (non-officer)

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MUST SUBMIT RESUME FOR CONSIDERATION

Must have one (1) year of experience in a related emergency field (e.g., Police/Fire/EMS).

SALARY: $42,295.00/year

Principal Accountabilities:

• Dispatches police services to calls as may be required and establishes priorities on calls to ensure services are rendered expeditiously and effectively by use of CAD (Intergraph I/Dispatcher).
• Operates Criminal Justice Information System to verify and record various files to ensure the necessary information is input into the national computer system as required by law.
• Maintains active computer entries regarding documented complaints to maintain a current and accurate recording system.
• Receives, records and dispatches emergency and non-emergency telephone calls from the public and law enforcement officers by use of PC/PSAP, CAD and Motorola radio consoles.
• Updates and retrieves information from teletype network to address such issues as wanted persons, stolen property, vehicle registration and stolen vehicles by use of NCIC, CJIS 2000 and AoCTELE.
• Operates NICE Surveillance System.
• Obtains complaints to log, and maintains proper records of all calls for service.
• Answers questions from, and provides information to the public regarding directions, NJ TRANSIT services, etc.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass a police background check.
• Must have one (1) year of experience in a related emergency field (e.g., Police/Fire/EMS).
• Ability to work in a high volume work environment.
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Emergency dispatch/CJIS/CAD and 911 experience desirable.

At NJ TRANSIT we support and depend upon the diversity of our staff. NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please direct questions regarding this position to gvrabel@njtransit.com

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.

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