PT Public Safety Telecommunicator

Summary

Part-Time Police Public Safety TelecommunicatorThe Town of Newton seeks qualified applicants for the position of Part-Time Police Public Safety Telecommunicator for the Newton Police Department.Specific Responsibilities:Operation of police communications system, dispatching personnel to all calls for police, fire and EMS services; receives all 911 calls, refers to appropriate agencies in an accurate and expeditious manner.Gathers and disseminates critical information in a time-sensitive manner to patrol officers, supervisors, co-workers, other police departments, emergency services, and Federal and State law enforcement agencies.Receives all incoming calls within cencom and connects to the appropriate personnel, department and/or division; maintains computerized records of calls for services.Responsible for obtaining and the proper dissemination of confidential information/data via the Criminal Justice Information Services.Specific Requirements:High School diploma or equivalentMust be certified in Basic Public Safety Telecommunicator, Emergency Medical Dispatch and CPR/AED.Police dispatching experience a plus.Bilingual in Spanish a plusAbility to work in a fast-paced multi-task emergency environment.Ability to perform duties effectively and accurately and to maintain favorable public image of the Newton Police Department.Must be able to work with the public effectively while projecting a professional representation of the Newton Police DepartmentMust be able to work nights, weekends, holidays and on call/as needed basis.Applicants will be subject to a criminal background investigation and drug urine test.

Job Description

Part-Time Police Public Safety TelecommunicatorThe Town of Newton seeks qualified applicants for the position of Part-Time Police Public Safety Telecommunicator for the Newton Police Department.Specific Responsibilities:Operation of police communications system, dispatching personnel to all calls for police, fire and EMS services; receives all 911 calls, refers to appropriate agencies in an accurate and expeditious manner.Gathers and disseminates critical information in a time-sensitive manner to patrol officers, supervisors, co-workers, other police departments, emergency services, and Federal and State law enforcement agencies.Receives all incoming calls within cencom and connects to the appropriate personnel, department and/or division; maintains computerized records of calls for services.Responsible for obtaining and the proper dissemination of confidential information/data via the Criminal Justice Information Services.Specific Requirements:High School diploma or equivalentMust be certified in Basic Public Safety Telecommunicator, Emergency Medical Dispatch and CPR/AED.Police dispatching experience a plus.Bilingual in Spanish a plusAbility to work in a fast-paced multi-task emergency environment.Ability to perform duties effectively and accurately and to maintain favorable public image of the Newton Police Department.Must be able to work with the public effectively while projecting a professional representation of the Newton Police DepartmentMust be able to work nights, weekends, holidays and on call/as needed basis.Applicants will be subject to a criminal background investigation and drug urine test.