Department:
Kenilworth Police Department
Type:Dispatcher
Job Title:Dispatcher
Salary:$38,195.00 - $54,565.00
Deadline: Nov 8, 2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Registration Fee:$35.00
Contact:Cbryson@kenilworthpolice.org
Location:
Kenilworth, NJ
Police dispatchers are emergency communications professionals who are called upon to ensure the successful transmission of information from callers in distress to responding emergency personnel. Their work involves providing accurate and timely information to police officers, firefighters, and EMT’s and dispatching the appropriate personnel to incidents and emergencies through a two-way communications system within the municipality. Dispatchers are used to staff the communication center and the reception are of Police Headquarters. At the communications center, the dispatcher will receive requests, transmit messages, and track personnel. At the reception area, the dispatchers will be responsible for monitoring prisoners and assisting the public who enter police headquarters.
The ideal candidate must be primarily an excellent communicator and able to remain calm and composed, especially in emergency situations since they are required to make critical emergency response decisions. They must be able to multi-task as well as take the appropriate action with little supervision.
Works under the direction of a police supervisor, however must be able to work independently.
Ability to successfully complete/pass:
Full Time, Shift Work
Please direct questions regarding this position to Cbryson@kenilworthpolice.org
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.