911 Public Safety Telecommunicator

Summary

If you want to join a hard-working team that shares a commitment to provide top-quality communications services in a prime Northern NJ location, consider a career with the County of Morris. We have vacancies for the position of Public Safety Telecommunicator Trainee in the Morris County Department of Law & Public Safety Communications Division, a Nationally CALEA Accredited Public Safety Communications Center.Responsibilitiesanswering 9-1-1 police, fire and EMS emergency and non-emergency telephone callsdispatching police, fire and EMS personnel and equipment according to standard operational proceduresmaintaining, receiving, and recording pertinent information from the two-way radio communications with police, fire and EMS emergency field unitsmonitoring radio talk groups and multiple lines for all communicationsusing computer terminals to access various law enforcement systems, including CJIS and NCIC.Ideal Candidatesremain calm under pressurehave the ability to communicate both orally and in writing clearly and conciselyhave the ability to multi-taskhave proficient typing and keyboard entry skillsexercise good judgement and make sound decisions in emergency situationsmust possess a high-level of professionalism and confidentialityPosition Requirementsgraduation from HS or equivalentmust be able to work shifts on a rotating basis including nights, weekends and holidayssuccessful completion of a criminal background check and pre-employment psychological assessment.BenefitsThe start date for this application is September 2026, the starting salary at that time will be $56,787 per the union agreement/employment terms.All full-time employees receive a generous benefit package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, paid on-the-job training, health and pension benefits, as well as overtime opportunities.The County of Morris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Apply Now#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

If you want to join a hard-working team that shares a commitment to provide top-quality communications services in a prime Northern NJ location, consider a career with the County of Morris. We have vacancies for the position of Public Safety Telecommunicator Trainee in the Morris County Department of Law & Public Safety Communications Division, a Nationally CALEA Accredited Public Safety Communications Center.Responsibilitiesanswering 9-1-1 police, fire and EMS emergency and non-emergency telephone callsdispatching police, fire and EMS personnel and equipment according to standard operational proceduresmaintaining, receiving, and recording pertinent information from the two-way radio communications with police, fire and EMS emergency field unitsmonitoring radio talk groups and multiple lines for all communicationsusing computer terminals to access various law enforcement systems, including CJIS and NCIC.Ideal Candidatesremain calm under pressurehave the ability to communicate both orally and in writing clearly and conciselyhave the ability to multi-taskhave proficient typing and keyboard entry skillsexercise good judgement and make sound decisions in emergency situationsmust possess a high-level of professionalism and confidentialityPosition Requirementsgraduation from HS or equivalentmust be able to work shifts on a rotating basis including nights, weekends and holidayssuccessful completion of a criminal background check and pre-employment psychological assessment.BenefitsThe start date for this application is September 2026, the starting salary at that time will be $56,787 per the union agreement/employment terms.All full-time employees receive a generous benefit package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, paid on-the-job training, health and pension benefits, as well as overtime opportunities.The County of Morris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Apply Now#J-18808-Ljbffr