911 Public Safety Telecommunicator

 

Responsibilities Include:

• answering 9-1-1 police, fire and EMS emergency and non-emergency telephone calls
• dispatching police, fire and EMS personnel and equipment according to standard operational procedures
• maintaining, receiving, and recording pertinent information from the two-way radio communications with police, fire and EMS emergency field units
• monitoring radio talk groups and multiple lines for all communications
• using computer terminals to access various law enforcement systems, including CJIS and NCIC.

Ideal Candidates:

• remain calm under pressure
• have the ability to communicate both orally and in writing clearly and concisely
• have the ability to multi-task
• have proficient typing and keyboard entry skills
• exercise good judgement and make sound decisions in emergency situations
• must possess a high-level of professionalism and confidentiality

Position Requires:

• graduation from HS or equivalent
• must be able to work shifts on a rotating basis including nights, weekends and holidays
• successful completion of a criminal background check and pre-employment psychological assessment.

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. (Do not include any information regarding race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, or handicap.)

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