Communications Officer

Career Opportunities with Camden County Board of Commissioners A great place to work. Careers At Camden County Board of Commissioners Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. This position is responsible for answering emergency and non-emergency calls and for dispatching appropriate personnel. An incumbent in this position may be designated “Senior Communications Officer” when in possession of Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification. MAJOR DUTIES Receives and screens incoming calls from the public and other user agencies; categorizes and prioritizes calls, including 911 calls. Determines and dispatches the appropriate emergency personnel to incident locations; asks vital questions of callers and provides pre-arrival instructions to callers prior to the arrival of responders as needed. Communicates with officers in the field regarding possible hazards, threats, and challenges. Monitors and operates radio systems for the county, fire and EMS agencies, and local municipal governments; monitors channels for other agencies. Inquires, retrieves, and monitors data from GCIC/NCIC databases; ensures compliance with rules and regulations. Enters warrants into NCIC; reviews for accuracy and completeness; clears warrants as appropriate; enters and clears stolen property information. Maintains contact with emergency personnel in the field. Responds to driver’s license and vehicle information requests. Maintains call logs and other related records. Receives and transmits calls to K9 units as requested. Tests and performs minor equipment maintenance. Participates in training exercises. ADDITIONAL DUTIES Performs other work as required or when directed by administration. In the event of an emergency, all Camden County employees are considered essential and may be required to perform alternate duties. The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform. The

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