The East Hanover Township Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of full time Police Dispatcher.  Police Dispatchers are emergency communications professionals who are called upon to ensure the successful transmission of information from callers in distress to responding emergency service personnel.  Their work involves providing accurate and timely information to police officers, firefighters, EMT’s and dispatching the appropriate personnel to incidents and emergencies  through a two-way radio communication system.  As well as assisting the public who enter police headquarters.  Applicants must possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to distinctly speak the English language.  Be able to operate standard office computer equipment. Must be able to work under direct police supervision and possess the ability to multi-task.  And have the ability and willingness to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Township personnel, associates, and the general public.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Resident of the State of New Jersey
• Valid New Jersey Driver’s License
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays
• EMD Cert. or Basic Telecommunicator Cert. preferred but not necessary

Job offer is contingent upon passing:

1. Criminal background check.
2. Psychological examination.
3. Medical examination.
4. Drug screening.

The position is full time with rotating shifts and a starting salary of $50,000.Applicants must complete the preliminary application, submit a resume, and drop them off at The Police Department located at 2 Deforest Ave. East Hanover, NJ 07936. Interviews will be scheduled based upon successful completion and submission of the preliminary application and resume.

Preliminary applications will be accepted through July 15, 2024.

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