HomeMy Public PortalAbout96-16Councihnan Presents the following Ordinance Seconded by Councilman
ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
TELECOMMUNICATOR IN THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET
BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret that there
is hereby created the position of Public Safety Telecommunicator in the Borough of
Carteret. The Public Safety Telecommunicator shall work under the supervision of
the Police Chief and shall perform the work set forth herein:
DEFINITION:
Under direction 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 related work as
required.
Note: the above definition and the following examples of work
are for illustrative purposes only. Any one position may not
include all of the tasks listed, nor do the examples cover all of
the duties which may be performed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Receives telephone or other electronic requests for emergency assistance.
Determines the nature of the call; may transfer caller to appropriate PSDP upon
determining nature of the call.
Obtains, verifies, and records the location of the emergency, the name of the caller,
the nature, severity and current status of the emergency; 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.
Maintains a reassuring and calming manner with callers in order to obtain required
information. Encourages emergency callers to stay on line.
In response to medical emergencies, provides first aid or CPR instructions to stabilize
the medical condition of persons until the arrival of professional medical assistance.
In non-medical emergencies, provides precautionary instructions and advice to help
assure the personal safety of persons and/or to minimize the loss of property, pending
the arrival of fire, police or other assistance~
Refers non-emergency situations to other appropriate public or private agencies. May
dispatch non-emergency personnel or equipment.
Relays information or instructions to field units via radio or mobile data terminal.
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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 staffthe response.
As instructed, 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 NC1C 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 trainees.
As required, prepares reports and statistical data.
Inspects and makes minor adjustments or very minor repairs to communications and
related equipment.
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REQUIREMENTS:
One (1) year 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.
NOTE: Appointees to positions at Public Safety Answering Points and at some
Public Safety Dispatch Points must have achieved Training and certification by the
Office of Emergency Telecommunications Services (OETS), in the Department of
Law and Public Safety as required by NJAC 13:81-2.
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 information required for documenting emergency situations and calls.
Knowledge of emergency medical, fire, police and other emergency terminology.
Knowledge of the functions of the operating units or departments within the agency
or jurisdiction.
Knowledge of procedures for dispatching emergency and non-emergency equipment
and personnel.
Knowledge of organizational lines of communication.
Knowledge of the types, disadvantages and advantages of available communication
systems.
Knowledge of security procedures involved in the dissemination of information..
Knowledge of emergency management procedures.
Knowledge of established safety procedures and guidelines.
Knowledge of the geography and street locations of the community served.
Knowledge of procedures for investigating and resolving complaints.
Ability to operate automatic location identification (AL1), automatic number
identification (ANI), and other communications equipment n a complex
communications program.
Ability to learn the purpose and operation of various law enforcement and other
information systems and the Statewide 9-1-1 Enhanced Emergency Telephone
System.
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Ability to answer voice and TTY/TTD (telecommunication devices for the deaf)
telephone calls received from the public.
Ability to operate a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system.
Ability to provide clear instructions and guidance to callers in emergency situations.
Ability to establish goals and set priorities.
Ability to relay instructions or questions accurately and clearly.
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 from physically or emotionally distressed individuals.
Ability to interact with people who are in differing situations.
Ability to work both independently and as part ora team.
Ability to take accurate and complete messages.
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 collect information from both English speaking and non-English speaking
individuals.
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 basic law and regulations, including the laws, rules
regulations, standards, policies and procedures of the Federal Communications
Commission and of the New Jersey State Office of Emergency Telecommunications
Services.
Ability to insure that calls are sent accurately and promptly.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information received.
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Ability to make entries to the NCIC and SClC and maintain those records in current
condition.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording
information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
Ability to read, write speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to
performthe duties ofthis position. American Sign Language orBraille may also be
considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the
essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their know
limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the
employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
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RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE
-- COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.B. COUNCII,MAN YES NO NV A.B.
B I3.LOI~ARCZUK X .FEI~GOLD X
FAILACE X 0 ' BR I EI'I X
FAZEKAS X YESEY X
X - lmlicate Vote AB Absent NV - Not Voting XOR - Indicates Vote to Overrule Veto
JUNE 6, 1996
Adopted on first reading of the Council of the Borough of Carteret. N.J., on
JUNE 20, 1996
Adopted on second reading after hearing on
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