A. 
There shall be a Communications Section within the Information Systems Division consisting of communications operators/dispatchers, who shall be under the command and control of the Chief of Police and who shall report through the chain of command to the commanding officer of their respective bureau and division as promulgated in this chapter, to enhance the services and protection provided by the Department 's sworn police officers.
B. 
The authority and operations of the Communications Section and the appointment training, deployment and performance of its communications operators/dispatchers shall be governed by the policies and procedures established in this chapter and the rules and regulations of the Wood-Ridge Police Department, as well as any applicable state statutes.
C. 
The number of Communications Operators/Dispatchers shall be determined by the Mayor and Council. All communications operators/dispatchers shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council, subject to the policies and procedures established in this chapter.
A. 
Communications operators/dispatchers shall be responsible for following guidelines, carrying out procedures, and performing functions, as promulgated by their training, in order to answer and process requests for service from the public, including for emergencies, and to dispatch police officers and/or other emergency service personnel as required, pursuant to the policies and procedures established in this chapter and the rules and regulations of the Wood Ridge Police Department.
B. 
Communications operators/dispatchers shall attend and successfully complete any and all training and continuing education as mandated by the Chief of Police or the Borough Administrator.
C. 
Communications operators/dispatchers shall be issued a badge and identification and any other equipment or supplies necessary to perform their duties as determined by the Chief of Police, who shall also prescribe uniforms that the operators are responsible for acquiring. communications operators/dispatchers shall be responsible for the care and maintenance of their uniforms and equipment and shall wear the uniform of the day and possess any and all equipment as prescribed by the Chief of Police at all times while on duty.
D. 
Communications operators/dispatchers shall follow all guidelines, carry out all procedures, and perform all functions as promulgated by their training and required by the Chief of Police at all times while on duty.
A. 
To be eligible for appointment, all communications operators/dispatchers shall meet the qualifications of any applicable state statutes as well as the following requirements:
(1) 
Be at least 18 years of age.
(2) 
Be a citizen of the United States and a resident of Bergen County.
(3) 
Be able to speak, read and write the English language.
(4) 
Be of good moral character.
(5) 
Be physically and mentally fit.
(6) 
Possess a high school diploma or general equivalency degree.
(7) 
Be able to successfully complete all required pre-appointment and post appointment screening, evaluation and training processes.
A. 
All qualified persons desiring to be appointed as communications operators/dispatchers shall submit a completed application to the Chief of Police.
B. 
All applicants will be subject to a background check, a motor vehicle driving record check and medical, physical, psychological, and/or drug screening examinations.
C. 
All applicants will be evaluated based upon their qualifications, education, work history and interviews with and recommendations of the Chief of Police, as well as any other sworn officers and/or Borough officials involved in the evaluation and appointment process.
D. 
The Chief of Police shall recommend qualified applicants to the Mayor for appointment with the advice and consent of the Council.
E. 
All appointees shall attend and successfully complete any and all training as mandated by the Chief of Police and/or the Borough Administrator prior to reporting for duty on a tour. Appointees who fail to successfully complete any mandated training and/or continuing education shall be immediately terminated.
Any and all policies related to personnel matters such as hiring, employment, performance, compensation, benefits, paid leave, conduct, discipline, separation and/or retirement of communications operators/dispatchers shall be governed by the Borough of Wood-Ridge Employee Personnel Policy Handbook and the Salary Ordinance adopted annually by the Mayor and Council, the rules and regulations of the Wood-Ridge Police Department and the policies and decisions of the Chief of Police and the Borough Administrator, unless otherwise stipulated in this chapter.