Campbell County Public Safety pushes for transition to regional radio system

Facing a rapidly aging radio system, and the culmination of more than six months of conversation, Campbell County supervisors heard options for the future of the public safety radio system in a packed meeting room of law enforcement, firefighters, emergency service crews and representatives from most branches of Campbell County public safety this week.

On Tuesday night, the Campbell County Board of Supervisors heard a presentation from….

POLICE/FIRE 911 DISPATCHER (OH)

Description

Primary responsibilities for this position include receiving, dispatching, and processing calls and messages for police, fire and rescue services. Dispatchers rotate through three separate shifts.  Salary Range: $35,252 to $48,729 annually plus shift differential, opportunity for overtime, and benefits.

Job Requirements

To establish an Eligible List for the classification of Police/Fire 911 Dispatcher, the City of Middletown will conduct an open competitive examination. All applicants will be required to take a written and listening examination on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Qualified candidates selected for further processing will complete interview, typing exam, background check, polygraph exams, and a psychological assessment.

How to Apply

Application packets (includes examination information) may be obtained from the Human Resources Office, second floor of City Building, One Donham Plaza, Middletown, Ohio or may be downloaded from the website at http://www.cityofmiddletown.org/jobs. Applications must be filed by 5:00 p.m. Friday, February 28, 2020. EOE/Drug-free Workplace.

Campus Police Dispatcher

The Police Dispatcher performs technical communications work in support of campus police operations. Work involves receiving emergency and non-emergency calls, monitoring alarms and CCTV systems, obtaining and relaying information, and dispatching appropriate personnel. Position is responsible for maintaining communication logs and databases and operating a host of complex telecommunications and computer equipment to include multi-line phone systems, multi-channel police consoles, and two-way radios. These positions require the ability to multi-task and to remain calm and composed in high stress situations. Positions maintain confidentiality and discretion, works individually or with others and adapts to change and circumstances. Position is an essential employee and may require shift, weekend, holiday, and/or overtime work.

No turbulence for FirstNet at Rhode Island airport exercise and drill (RI)

During a large-scale incident at an airport, commercial networks can quickly become overloaded and cripple traditional analog radio systems for emergency response efforts. With FirstNet, a nationwide broadband network dedicated to public safety, first responders can depend on reliable coverage to help them effectively and efficiently address emergencies.

During a routine emergency management exercise at TF Green International Airport in Warwick, Rhode Island, the Rhode… READ MORE

Augusta County Public Schools use mass communication system for emergencies and drills (VA)

AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) — Augusta County Public Schools have been working with a mass communication system used in emergencies and drills.

All staff have access to the new app called Crisis Go, so if they find themselves in an emergency situation, all they have to do is pull out the app and send an alert.

“We can communicate faster and more readily and give more detail other than just doing a PA system… READ MORE