PT Public Safety Telecommunicator

Specific Responsibilities: Operation of police communications system, dispatching personnel to all calls for police, fire and EMS services; receives all 911 calls, refers to appropriate agencies in an accurate and expeditious manner. Gathers and disseminates critical information in a time-sensitive manner to patrol officers, supervisors, co-workers, other police departments, emergency services, and Federal and State law enforcement agencies. Receives all incoming calls within cencom and connects to the appropriate personnel, department and/or division; maintains computerized records of calls for services. Responsible for obtaining and the proper dissemination of confidential information/data via the Criminal Justice Information Services.

Specific Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent Must be certified in Basic Public Safety Telecommunicator, Emergency Medical Dispatch and CPR/AED.Police dispatching experience a plus. Bilingual in Spanish a plus Ability to work in a fast-paced multi-task emergency environment. Ability to perform duties effectively and accurately and to maintain favorable public image of the Newton Police Department. Must be able to work with the public effectively while projecting a professional representation of the Newton Police Department Must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays and on call/as needed basis. Applicants will be subject to a criminal background investigation and drug urine test.