Police Looking to Hire Part-Time EMTs

The men and women who make up the Toms River Police EMTs responded to 10,094 calls in 2011.

These Community Service Officers respond to the scene of car crashes, assaults, suicide, drug complications and other medical issues, said Cpl. Thomas Leach, Safety Officer for Toms River Police Department.

"The Toms River Police EMS CSO Program has been successfully serving Township residents for 10 years," Leach said. "Community Service Officers utilize the departments six ambulances to respond to 911 emergency medical calls."

Toms River Police Chief Michael Mastronardy said the Toms River Police force on the whole is down officers, due to retirements that began in 2010. The vacancies exist in the EMS officers as well, and Leach said applications for part-time positions are now being solicited.

"Part time CSO’s act as relief to fill vacancies left by full time officers," Leach said.

The minimum number of hours a part-time CSO could be scheduled is 20 hours a month, with different shifts available.

"All shifts especially weekends and midnight shifts will need to be covered," Leach said.

The applicants are specifically applying for part-time relief officers, Leach said.

Applicants need to have a valid NJ EMT certification, valid NJ drivers license, at least one year experience of delivering 911 EMS service, ability to successfully pass a background investigation, among other requirements.

Applicants will be required to take a written test as well as a practical skills assessment based on EMT skills.

The application process is now open. Applications will not be taken after March 30.  

Applications may be downloaded from the Township website at www.tomsrivertownship.com in the human resources section, or they can be picked up at the Human Resources Office at Toms River Township , 33 Washington Street, Toms River.