Job Opportunity

County of Cumberland
790 E. Commerce Street
Bridgeton, N.J. 08302
856-453-2121
cumberlandcountynj.gov
July 28, 2011

APPLICATIONS  FOR  THIS  POSITION
ARE  NOT  BEING  ACCEPTED  AT  THIS  TIME

** PLEASE  DO  NOT  APPLY  FOR  THIS  POSITION **

Public Safety Telecommunicator
County 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Center
(Provisional Appointment Subject to Civil Service Process)
Starting Salary: $32,704

Duties: Reports to the Supervising Public Safety Telecommunicator; receives and transmits police, fire, other emergency alarms and telephone requests and communicates to appropriate agencies and personnel; operates a variety of equipment including terminal-computer oriented data processing and communications equipment; work rapidly and accurately under time pressures, distractions and stress; maintains information received and ensures confidentiality; cooperates with supervisory officers to assure accurate and prompt handling of all calls; related work as required.

Requirements: Possession of a current Basic Public Safety Telecommunicator certification and Emergency Medical Dispatch certification. One year of related experience. Demonstrated ability to quickly comprehend written and oral explanations and demonstrations. Ability to speak clearly and concisely in a pleasant manner. Familiarity with basic law and regulations, including the laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures of the FCC. Ability to function harmoniously in an organized and effective teamwork environment dependent upon responsiveness and accuracy.

Note: Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of physical fitness screening and criminal background checks.

Applicants should submit a cover letter and work history to the Director of Personnel at Joero@co.cumberland.nj.us or fax to 856-453-0361. Deadline is Monday, August 08, 2011.

The County of Cumberland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.