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Public Safety Communication Officer - Dispatcher

Plainsboronj, Plainsboro, New Jersey, United States

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TOWNSHIP OF PLAINSBORO - NOTICE OF VACANCY

DATE OF POSTING: December 13, 2024

TITLE: Full-Time Public Safety Communication Officer (PSCO) Police 911 Dispatcher

DEPARTMENT: Police Department

SALARY RANGE: $42,000 UNION: CWA EFFECTIVE: Immediately

WORK HOURS: Must be available for 12+ hour shifts (40 hours per week; nights, weekends and holidays)

DUTIES DESCRIPTION PSCO's provide dispatch communication and support services to Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services. This includes operating a variety of highly technological communications equipment including radio, telephone, and computer as well as accessing information from automated law enforcement systems.

Successful applicants must have the ability to work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment which requires attention to detail and ability to communicate effectively as well as use good judgement in making decisions. Excellent data entry, computer and people skills are essential.

Applicants will be required to pass a written assessment, oral interview, background investigation (including criminal history) and medical examination with drug screen prior to being eligible for appointment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid New Jersey driver’s license

Graduation from a High School, Vocational High School, or equivalent GED

U.S. Citizen and New Jersey resident at time of appointment

18 years of age or older

911 Certification and prior experience preferred

This position requires sitting at computer terminals for 12 hour shifts and requires ability to communicate clearly and concisely, multi-task under stressful situations, evaluate a problem quickly and take decisive action

Apply Here: https://www.policeapp.com/Plainsboro-Township-NJ-Police-Department/606/

The Township of Plainsboro is an equal opportunity employer.

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