Newton County

Job Opportunities

The Newton County Communications Center has current openings for a Part-Time Emergency 911 Telecommunicators.
Emergency 911 Telecommunicators are Public Safety Professionals with the primary assignment of performing work in the protection of life and property through emergency communications.

Emergency 911 Telecommunicators are required to:

• Answer incoming emergency telephone communication lines and acquire pertinent information for dispatching emergency response groups.
• Dispatch appropriate police, fire, rescue and emergency medical response agencies to emergency situations.
• Provide medical instructions (as needed) prior to the arrival of medical personnel.
• Manage radio communications.
• Operate a Computer Aided Dispatch System (CAD).
• Maintain the status of all police units, emergency response agencies and command personnel during emergency situations.
• Maintain appropriate certifications.

Emergency 911 Telecommunicators must:
• Be calm and even-tempered
• Be decisive
• Be able to process incomplete information, quickly assess the situation and provide an appropriate response of emergency agencies
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Be assertive, professional, self-confident and mature
• Have exceptional speaking and listening skills
• Be dependable and reliable

Interested Applicants must:
• Pass a criminal history check and drug screen
• Be available to work day and night shifts

Please send your resume to: Newton County Communications Center
Attention Jim Large, Director
304 E. Seymour Street
Kentland, IN 47951