Morris County Hiring Public Safety Dispatchers: See How To Apply

MORRISTOWN, NJ — The County of Morris is hiring public safety telecommunications to help law enforcement and first responders respond promptly to emergencies.

This position is responsible for answering 9-1-1 calls and non-emergency telephone calls at the Morris County Department of Law & Public Safety Communications Division, dispatching first responders, and staying in communication with police, fire, and EMS units during an incident.

The county is accepting applications for a new class of trainees, who will start in June 2024. The starting salary for this position is $43,024, with other benefits including paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, health and pension benefits, and a proficiency stipend of up to 15 percent.

The county is seeking candidates who can remain calm under pressure, can communicate clearly and concisely in both written and spoken communication, and have the ability to multi-task. People who are bilingual in English and Spanish are encouraged to apply.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, successful completion of a criminal background check and pre-employment psychological assessment, and the willingness to work shifts on a rotating basis.

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More detailed responsibilities of this job 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.