PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATOR FIRST RESPONDER, STATE POLICE
DEFINITION:
Under the limited supervision of a Supervising Public Safety Telecommunicator First Responder, State Police, or other supervisory official in the Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of State Police, receives and responds to telephone or other electronic requests for emergency assistance including law enforcement, fire, medical, or other emergency services and/or dispatches appropriate units to response sites; does other related duties as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Receives telephone or other electronic requests for emergency assistance.
Determines the nature of the call and may transfer caller to appropriate Public Safety Dispatch Point (PSDP).
Obtains, verifies, and records the location of the emergency, name of the caller, nature, severity, and current status of the emergency, and obtains any other appropriate information needed to secure a full assessment of the circumstances.
Operates automatic number identification (ANI), automatic location information (ALI), telecommunications devices for the deaf (TTY/TDD), or other electronic devices to obtain and verify required data.
May be required to access foreign language interpreter service for non-English speaking callers.
Persuades emergency callers to stay on the line.
In response to medical emergencies, provides first aid or CPR instructions to stabilize the medical condition of persons until arrival of professional medical assistance.
In non-medical emergencies, provides precautionary instructions and advice to help ensure the personal safety of persons and/or to minimize loss of property pending arrival of fire, police, or other assistance.
Refers nonemergency situations to other appropriate public or private agencies.
May dispatch nonemergency personnel or equipment.
Relays information or instructions to field units via radio or mobile data terminal.
Utilizes video display terminal or computer oriented or radio equipment to receive, monitor, record, summarize, and/or transmit data relating to the emergency.
Determines the appropriate type of agency(ies) to respond to the specific emergency or call for assistance.
Utilizes radio, telephone, computerized, or other electronic equipment to dispatch specific law enforcement, fire, or medical assistance units to the scene of an emergency based on preestablished response plans.
Seeks guidance from supervisory personnel when circumstances warrant significant deviation from preestablished response plans.
May assist in locating or contacting individuals needed to staff the response.
Coordinates the dispatching of units involving two or more government jurisdictions.
Maintains and facilitates communication with responding units by receiving and relaying information including confidential information to authorized personnel.
Detects and takes alternative/corrective action when communication system or program errors occur and reports malfunctions in accordance with established procedures.
Maintains a constant update on the status of emergency units in the field and of on-call personnel.
May make entries, inquiries, cancellations, and modifications of records in various systems and databases such as the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and State Crime Information Center (SCIC), Stolen Vehicle File, Stolen License Plate File, Stolen-Missing Gun File, Stolen Article File, Wanted Person File, Stolen or Embezzled or Counterfeited or Missing Securities File, Stolen Boat File, hazardous material databases, and hospital status files.
Answers questions about application of regulations or policies.
Receives and answers telephone, radio, and video display inquiries of the NCIC and the SCIC for law enforcement agencies of the state.
Maintains and updates NCIC, SCIC, and other records and files.
Maintains the official station record and/or maintains a daily log of all incoming and outgoing communications.
Activates emergency alert systems such as bells, sirens, beepers, and tone activated devices.
May inspect fire alarm and circuit indicator panels to ascertain whether they are functioning properly.
Assists in the training of apprentices.
Prepares reports and statistical data.
Inspects and makes minor adjustments or very minor repairs to communications and related equipment.
Oversees the Geospatial Emergency Messaging (GEM) 911 application; receives and responds to all Text 9-1-1’s.
Monitors the New Jersey Suicide Prevention Hotline; utilizes information provided by Hope Line Operator including the provider and cell phone of the caller to ascertain the GPS coordinates of such caller; provides information to the proper agencies to assist and locate the subject.
Works with the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission to assist and coordinate a response for any calls or incidents between Pennsylvania and New Jersey for the bridges and property overseen by the Bridge Commission.
Receives calls nationwide for any law enforcement agency requesting information on the NJ Temporary Registrations for newly sold vehicles.
Answers all calls for service including motor vehicle (MV) stops, motor vehicle motor vehicle accidents (MVA’s), Medical Assists, Assaults, etc., for Human Services Police, Greystone, Trenton, and Ancora Psychiatric Hospital, along with multiple satellite sites.
Responsible for Amber Alert notifications; completes Missing Child Alert System (MCAS) entry for Trak Flyer distribution; monitors and re-broadcasts the NJ Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NJLETS) and National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS) message every 30 minutes for 3 hours; notifies NJDOT Traffic Operations; broadcasts the AMBER Alert over National Warning System (NAWAS), State Police Emergency Network (SPEN), as well as over Fleet Call 1 and Fleet Call 2 every 30 minutes for 3 hours
Monitors the National Attack and Warning Alert System (NAWAS).
Provides dispatch services for Met Life Stadium, American Dream Mall as well as PNC Arts Center. This includes calls for Police, EMS, Fire, Tow Trucks and other incidents that occur on those properties.
Provides dispatch services for New Jersey State Police (NJSP) Statehouse Operations, NJSP Aviation Services, Canine, Arson/Bomb, Incident Management, Dangerous Driver Hotline, and Marine Services.
Provides dispatch services for the Division of Gaming Commission, including all casinos in Atlantic City.
Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS
EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) years of experience in work involving the receiving, transmitting, and relaying of video display and/or radio messages, and in the receiving, relaying, and recording of complaints and requests for emergency assistance which shall have included the use of video display, data processing, automatic number identification, automatic location identification, switching equipment, or other computer-oriented equipment.
Appointees will be required to be cross trained and dual certified as both a 9-1-1- operator and an Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD).
NOTE: Appointees to positions at Public Safety Answering Points and at some Public Safety Dispatch Points must have received training and obtained certification by the Office of Emergency Telecommunications Services (OETS) in the Department of Law and Public Safety as required by NJAC 17:24-2 and NJAC 17:24-3.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of methods for operating communications systems.
Knowledge of procedures used for emergency medical treatment.
Knowledge of the types of information required for documenting emergency situations and calls.
Knowledge of emergency medical, fire, police, and other emergency terminology.
Knowledge of the functions of operating units or departments within the agency or jurisdiction.
Knowledge of procedures for dispatching emergency and nonemergency equipment and personnel.
Knowledge of organizational lines of communication.
Knowledge of the types, disadvantages, and advantages of available communication systems.
Knowledge of safety, security, and emergency management procedures and guidelines.
Knowledge of the geography and street locations of the community served.
Knowledge of procedures for investigating and resolving complaints.
Knowledge of the GEM911 application for Text 9-1-1.
Knowledge of the National Attack and Warning Alert System (NAWAS).
Knowledge of New Jersey Suicide Prevention Hotline
Knowledge of Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission and the bridges that connect PA and NJ.
Knowledge of how to transmit Amber Alert notifications
Knowledge of Met Life Stadium, American Dream Mall and PNC Arts Center Operations.
Knowledge of the purpose and operation of various law enforcement and other information systems and the Statewide 9-1-1 Enhanced Emergency Telephone System.
Ability to dispatch for Human Services Police, Division of Gaming Commission, NJSP Statehouse Operations, NJSP Aviation Services, Canine, Arson/Bomb, Incident Management, Dangerous Driver Hotline, and Marine Services.
Ability to operate automatic location identification (ALI), automatic number identification (ANI), and other communications equipment in a complex communications program.
Ability to answer voice and TTY/TTD (telecommunications devices for the deaf) telephone calls received from the public.
Ability to operate a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system.
Ability to take accurate and complete messages and provide clear instructions and guidance to callers in emergency situations.
Ability to establish goals and set priorities.
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and evaluate relevant information from various types of source materials.
Ability to obtain and analyze facts to reach logical conclusions.
Ability to read and discern visual images on a variety of media.
Ability to apply existing call codes to emergency situations.
Ability to organize assigned communications work and develop appropriate work methods in accordance with established procedures.
Ability to obtain information in a calm, reassuring manner from physically or emotionally distressed individuals.
Ability to interact with people who are in differing situations.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to decode call locations using appropriate equipment.
Ability to recognize incorrectly transmitted messages, codes, or error input.
Ability to read road maps.
Ability to prepare reports and statistical data and to keep accurate records.
Ability to count and to add and subtract whole numbers.
Ability to speak clearly, concisely, and in a professional manner.
Ability to comprehend and apply the laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures of the Federal Communications Commission and of the NJ State Office of Emergency Telecommunications Services.
Ability to ensure that calls are sent accurately and promptly.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information received.
Ability to make entries to the NCIC and SCIC and maintain those records in current condition.
Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
