As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
AUTHORITY
The right to issue orders, give commands, enforce obedience,
initiate action, and make necessary decisions commensurate with rank
or assignment as provided for in the State of New Jersey laws, regulations,
and orders and the rules, policies and procedures of the Department.
Authority may be delegated by those so designated. Acts performed
without proper authority or authorization shall be considered to be
in violation of the rules.
CHAIN OF COMMAND
Vertical lines of communication, authority, and responsibility
within the organizational structure of the Department. (See Appendix
A.)
DEPARTMENT
The Paramus Office of Emergency Management is a department
of the Borough in compliance with N.J.S.A. App. A:9-40.
DIRECTIVE
A document detailing the performance of a specific activity
or method of operation. "Directive" includes:
A.
GENERAL ORDERBroadly based directive dealing with policy and procedure and affecting one or more organizational subdivisions of the Department.
B.
PERSONNEL ORDERA directive initiating and announcing a change in the assignment, rank, or status of personnel.
C.
SPECIAL ORDERA directive dealing with a specific circumstance or event that is usually self-canceling.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Any services, including mitigation, planning, preparedness,
response and recovery, provided by the Paramus Office of Emergency
Management.
ORDER
Any written or oral directive issued by a supervisor to any
subordinate or group of subordinates in the course of duty.
POLICY
A statement of the Department's principles that provides
the basis for the development of procedures and directives.
PROCEDURE
A written statement providing specific direction for performing
Department activities. Procedures are implemented through policies
and directives.
STAFF MEMBER
A member who is appointed annually to the Office of Emergency
Management staff by the Paramus Mayor and Council.
SUPERVISOR
A staff member assigned to a position requiring the exercise
of immediate supervision over the activities of other employees.
All Office of Emergency Management vehicles, equipment, and
materials are the property of the Borough of Paramus, and ownership
shall remain with the Borough of Paramus, and all expenses and costs
shall be incurred by the Borough of Paramus for the proper maintenance
and operation of the Department.
No person shall be eligible to become a member of the Office
of Emergency Management of the Borough of Paramus unless such person
shall possess and provide proof of the following qualifications:
A. Be not under 18 years of age.
B. Be subject to both a criminal and motor vehicle background record
check.
C. Be subject to pre-employment medical and participate in random drug
testing when requested.
D. Possess a valid driver's license if position will require the member
to drive.
The name of the applicant shall be provided to the Emergency
Management Coordinator, who will ensure that the Borough application
process is followed.
[Amended 6-30-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-27]
The Paramus Office of Emergency Management established its internship
program to promote its community outreach efforts. The interns will
be exposed to the various fundamentals of emergency management and
shall render assistance to the Department under the supervision of
the Emergency Management Coordinator.
A. Application requirements:
(1) Must be a Bergen County resident for a minimum of one year;
(2) Must be a minimum of 16 years of age;
(3) Must provide parental consent if under the age of 18;
(4) Must submit to a medical examination and a criminal/driver's background
check;
(5) Must participate in drug and alcohol screening;
(6) Must maintain passing grades if in high school; and
(7) Must commit to a minimum internship of one year.
B. Membership: The intern will serve for a minimum of one year. Following
that period, an underage member may request an extension of their
internship experience as an associate member of the Department. Members
who are 18 and older may apply for an opening on the Emergency Management
staff. If there is no opening, a member can apply for a volunteer
support position. Any intern is eligible to join the Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT).
C. Duties:
(2) Complete required FEMA courses and other training programs.
(3) Respond to incidents and events upon request.
(4) Comply with all rules, regulations, and procedures.