Public Safety Telecommunicator Trainee

Monmouth County Sheriff's Office; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Monmouth County Sheriff's Office is seeking an Emergency Communications Trainee to receive and respond to emergency requests and dispatch units to response sites. The program emphasizes thorough background checks, medical and psychological screening, and a driver’s license requirement.

Qualified applicants should have a HS diploma or equivalent and possess one of several certified emergency communications qualifications.

Qualifications

• APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator, IAED Emergency Telecommunications, or NECI Emergency Communications Officer certifications are acceptable.
• Emergency Medical Dispatch may be NJEMD program.
• CPR Basic Life Support Card required by AHA or ARC.

Responsibilities

• Receive and respond to telephone or electronic requests for emergency assistance.
• Dispatch appropriate units to response sites and perform related duties as required.

Skills

APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator

IAED Emergency Telecommunications

NECI Emergency Communications Officer

Emergency Medical Dispatch

CPR Basic Life Support

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Under close supervision as a trainee and productive worker, receives and responds to telephone or other electronic requests for emergency assistance including law enforcement, fire, medical or other emergency services and/or dispatches appropriate units to response sites; does other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

• Courses that are acceptable: (one of three below)
  • APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator
  • IAED Emergency Telecommunications
  • NECI Emergency Communications Officer
• Emergency Medical Dispatch: May only be the NJEMD program
• CPR Basic Life Support Card: American Heart Association = AHA Card, American Red Cross = ARC

If you do not have these certifications, the MCSO now offers an academy 4x a year to go through the certification process.

Supplemental Information

Other Requirements:

Applicants must be a NJ resident, be a legal resident of the USA, possess a HS Diploma or equivalent, be 18 year of age, pass a thorough background investigation, psychological and medical exam, and possess a valid NJ Driver’s License.

The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In order to read a full job description and requirements available on the New Jersey Civil Service Commission (NJCSC) Website, go to: https://info.csc.nj.gov/jobspec/06229.htm

Please be advised, all Monmouth County positions are on site. There are no provisions to work remotely.

Monmouth County offers generous health and wellness benefits to full-time employees and their eligible dependents. Competitive plans include medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and an award-winning wellness program. Part-time employees who work an average of 30 or more hours per week over the course of a year may also elect these benefits.

Eligible employees* are enrolled in the New Jersey State Pension and Group Life Insurance, and enjoy a bank of vacation, personal, and sick days as well as a substantial paid holiday package.

Additional retirement/deferred compensation plans - 457 (b), short-term disabiity, whole life insurance, cancer, critical illness, and accident plans are also available as voluntary benefits.

Monmouth County is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer. Go to: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more information.

• Seasonal and temporary employees are not eligible.