Job Overview

Department	Fair Lawn Police Department
Type	Dispatcher
Job Title	Public Safety Telecommunicator
Salary	$54,332 with 5 steps to a top salary of $68,572
Deadline	Sep 30, 2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Registration Fee	$35.00
Contact	blarosa@fairlawnpd.com
Location	Fair Lawn, NJ

Job Announcement

Fair Lawn Police Department

Now accepting applications for Public Safety Telecommunicator

Mission Statement:

Handle every encounter and task with Courtesy, Professionalism, Respect, Integrity.

Minimum Requirements:

Emergency Communications Officer: (40 hour course)
Emergency Medical Dispatching; (EMD-32 hour course)
CPR certification

Job Description:

We're looking for top-notch, able-bodied and sharp-minded professionals to fill the position of Police Dispatcher. The successful candidate will be responsible for updating records and documents, communicating with police officers in real time and responding efficiently to any incidents that can occur. A successful candidate will have at least two years of strong customer service experience and will be a quick and reliable communicator.

Responsibilities:

Answer calls and relay information to officers in the field.
Be able to dispatch and coordinate police, fire and EMS units in emergency situations.
Have knowledge of a variety of laws and ordinances.

Salary:

Starting salary is $54,332 with 5 steps to a top salary of $68,572

Benefits:

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan, NJ PERS

Schedule:

12 hour shift
Days & Nights & Weekends as needed
Overtime available

Please direct questions regarding this position to blarosa@fairlawnpd.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.

Applicants are responsible forÂ checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.