Public Safety Dispatchers Needed In Morris County: How To Apply

MORRISTOWN, NJ — The County of Morris is hiring public safety dispatchers, who work to help law enforcement and first responders respond promptly to emergency calls.

The county is accepting applications for a new class of trainees, who will start in September of 2024. Applications are due by May 31, 2024.

This Public Safety Telecommunicator 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. These workers also dispatch first responders, and stay in communication with police, fire, and EMS units during an incident.

The starting salary for this full-time position is $45,175, and is commensurate with experience. Benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; health and pension benefits; paid training; and a proficiency stipend of up to 15 percent. No certification is required to apply.

Ideal candidates can remain calm under pressure, 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, and successful completion of both a criminal background check and a pre-employment psychological assessments. Candidates must also be willing to work shifts on a rotating basis — which includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

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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.