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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. NO. 96-16 PAGE 2 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. NO. 96-16 PAGE_ 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. NO. 9 6-16 PAGE 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. NO. 96-16 PAGE 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. DO NOT USE SPACE BELOW THIS LINE 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 M UNICIIS~L'CLERK ~