TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Sean Kean’s bill designating 911 dispatchers as first responders unanimously passed the Assembly Thursday.
The bill (A3804) recognizes their work as life-saving and includes them in the first responder community with law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency medical professionals…
Summary
Under direct supervision of the Communications Supervisor(s), responds to emergency and non-emergency calls and dispatches needed services. Directs calls to appropriate Fire Department and Police Department emergency services.
The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description...
The deadline to apply for this position is on April 20th, 2021 at 10:00am CST.
Performs a variety of administrative and technical work in receiving and dispatching basic emergency information, keeping official records and assisting in the administration of the standard operating policies and procedures of the telecommunications division.
Essential Functions
Harvey Brownstone explores the world of 911 dispatchers with Jim Keaton, a 41-year veteran dispatcher from West Virginia. Everything you ever wanted to know about 911 but were afraid to ask!
FirstNet is a high-speed broadband communications platform dedicated to and purpose-built for first responders and the extended public safety community.
The network was launched three years ago to alleviate any congestion or communication problems that can arise in an emergency situation…
