Job Announcement

Dispatcher Hiring Notice

The Mountainside Police Department is seeking a full time Public Safety Telecommunicator for its emergency communication center. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Receiving and dispatching emergency and non-emergency police, fire, and EMS calls for service by telephone, radio, and/or computer and providing information to the public. The position requires basic typing skills for data entry and involves contact with the public via telephone and in person.

• Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, resident of New Jersey, be at least 18 years old with at least a High School Diploma or state certified G.E.D.
• Read and write the English language proficiently
• Must be able to multi task and communicate with the public, emergency workers and function during periods of high call volume
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background investigation, medical examination, psychological examination, and drug screening.
• This position requires the applicant to work nights, holidays, and weekends on 10 hour 4 days on and 4 days off schedule.
• The Borough of Mountainside offers excellent benefits, including Sick and Vacation Paid Leave, Pension and Health Benefits.

The Borough of Mountainside is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be given equal consideration

Please direct questions regarding this position to jgiannuzzi@mountainsidepd.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 for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.