Communications Operator Trainee

NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS WHITTLESEY ROAD P.O. BOX 863 TRENTON, NJ 08625 NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY TITLE: Communications Operator Trainee SALARY RANGE: $45,146.92 POSTING NO.: 386-25 ISSUE DATE: 10/31/2025 CLOSING DATE: 11/18/2025 LOCATION: Mid State Correctional Facility, Non-Uniform Custody Unit – New Hanover, NJ CLASS OF SERVICE: Non-Competitive THIS POSTING IS ONLY OPEN TO THE FOLLOWING: Current Department of Corrections employees who are permanent in a competitive title or a Civil Service Commission-approved non-competitive title. Subject to current promotional and hiring restrictions State employees who are permanent in a competitive title or a Civil Service Commission-approved non-competitive title. Subject to current promotional and hiring restrictions Interested individuals who meet the stated requirements JOB DESCRIPTION Under the close supervision of a Communications Operator 3 or other supervisory official in a centralized or regional communications center, as a trainee and productive worker, learns to perform varied types of communications work; learns to monitor and operate radio, telephone, and electronic equipment; learns to receive various types of emergent and non-emergent calls, transmit alarms and radio communications, and dispatch personnel to appropriate locations; does other related duties as required. REQUIREMENTS NOTE: Appointees must successfully complete IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System training within one (1) year of appointment. (Completion of this training is not required for employees advancing to the Communications Operator Secured Facilities and Communications Operator Department of Corrections titles). NOTE: The responsibility for ensuring that employees complete the required training rests with the Appointing Authority. **** Qualified candidates will be granted interviews on a first-come, first served basis. **** BENEFIT(S)* *Pursuant to the State/Department’s policy, procedures and/or guidelines. Joining the second largest department in the State of New Jersey offers many benefits to acknowledge the hard work, dedication and leadership of staff members. Statewide benefits include: • Alternate Work Week available for some positions • Telework available for some positions • Deferred Compensation • Paid Time Off • 13 State Holidays • Health and Life Insurance • Pet Insurance available through certain plans • Flexible and Health Savings Accounts (FSA)/(HSA) • Tuition Reimbursement • Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) • Up to $250 in rewards for exercising • Gym membership discounts • Diversity & Inclusion events • Workplace security, health and safety • Incarcerated Person empowerment and rehabilitation SAME PROGRAM INFORMATION The SAME program allows candidates, who identify as having a significant disability, to apply for non-competitive and unclassified positions through a fast track hiring process. For more information about the SAME program and the Fast Track Hiring program, visit the CSC Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email: SAME@csc.nj.gov or please click here. If you have any questions, please email, or call the contact as indicated on the job vacancy announcement. If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Please include resume and copy of transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable), certification(s), and/or license(s), if applicable, in your response. Posting title and number must be included in the subject line of your email. All attachments must be sent in PDF or word format only. Additionally, you must provide your email address. To be considered, responses must be postmarked no later than closing date.