Public Safety Telecommunicator

The City of Jersey City is looking to hire several Public Safety Telecommunicators (Fire Dispatchers, 911 Dispatchers, and Police Dispatchers) to work in the City’s 911 Call Center. These roles will be responsible for receiving and responding to telephone or other electronic requests for emergency assistance, including law enforcement, fire, medical, or other emergency services, and/or dispatching appropriate units to response sites. Receives telephone or other electronic requests for emergency assistance. Determines the nature of calls and transfers callers to the appropriate emergency unit. Obtains, verifies, and records emergency locations, names of callers, the nature, severity, and current status of emergencies, and obtains any other appropriate information needed to secure a full assessment of the circumstances. In response to medical emergencies, provides first aid or CPR instructions to stabilize the medical condition of persons until the arrival of a professional. In non-medical emergencies, provides precautionary instructions and advice to assure personal safety of persons and/or to minimize the loss of property, pending arrival of fire, police, or other assistance. Refer