911 Public Safety Telecommunicator

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

• remain calm under pressure
• have the ability to communicate both orally and in writing clearly and concisely
• have the ability to multi-task
• have proficient typing and keyboard entry skills
• exercise good judgement and make sound decisions in emergency situations
• must possess a high-level of professionalism and confidentiality

Position Requires

• graduation from HS or equivalent
• must be able to work shifts on a rotating basis including nights, weekends and holidays
• successful completion of a criminal background check and pre-employment psychological assessment.

Benefits

The start date for this application is September 2026, the starting salary at that time will be $56,787 per the union agreement/employment terms.
All full-time employees receive a generous benefit package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, paid on-the-job training, health and pension benefits, as well as overtime opportunities.
The County of Morris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay

The starting salary for this position is $56,787 per the union agreement/employment terms.

Schedule

Positions require shifts on a rotating basis including nights, weekends and holidays.

Contact Information

If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please the Personnel Office at 973-285-6103.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Morris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (Do not include any information regarding race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, or handicap.)