911 Emergency Dispatcher - Civil Service Benefits

911 Emergency Communications; Kewanee (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications is seeking dispatchers in Cambridge, IL. You may receive emergency and nonemergency calls, confirm incident locations, relay information, and coordinate police, fire, or medical resources per agency procedures.

This role requires calm communication and careful attention. A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required, with some agencies seeking prior experience or certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent commonly required.
• Some agencies recruit entry-level applicants or require certifications.
• Official announcements determine testing scores, experience, and training deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Answer emergency and nonemergency calls within the assigned service area
• Confirm addresses, callback numbers, incident details, and immediate safety concerns
• Assess call priority using approved questions and agency procedures
• Enter incident information into computer-aided dispatch systems
• Dispatch appropriate responders when assigned to radio operations
• Monitor radio traffic and update responding personnel as circumstances change
• Provide approved caller instructions within the limits of training and certification
• Maintain accurate records and protect confidential information

Skills

Typing

Active listening

Clear speech

Basic computer proficiency

Organize information under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

911 Emergency Dispatcher Opportunities in Cambridge

911 Emergency Dispatchers connect people who need urgent help with the public safety personnel who respond. In this role, you may receive emergency calls, gather essential information, and coordinate police, fire, or emergency medical resources according to agency procedures. The work requires calm communication and careful attention. Dispatchers must listen closely, confirm incident locations, document changing circumstances, and relay accurate information while managing multiple communication systems.

Position Details

Duty Location: {airport_name}, Cambridge, IL

Employer: The hiring public safety agency identified in the official vacancy

Pay: {salary_min}–{salary_max} per year

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Application Deadline: {closing_date}

What You May Do

• Answer emergency and nonemergency calls within the assigned service area
• Confirm addresses, callback numbers, incident details, and immediate safety concerns
• Assess call priority using approved questions and agency procedures
• Enter incident information into computer-aided dispatch systems
• Dispatch appropriate responders when assigned to radio operations
• Monitor radio traffic and update responding personnel as circumstances change
• Provide approved caller instructions within the limits of training and certification
• Maintain accurate records and protect confidential information

Experience and Education Requirements

A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required. Some agencies recruit entry-level applicants, while others require previous emergency communications experience or current certifications.

Useful skills include accurate typing, active listening, clear speech, basic computer proficiency, and the ability to organize information under pressure. The official announcement determines required testing scores, experience, and training deadlines.

General Conditions of Employment

• Meet the agency’s minimum age and employment eligibility requirements
• Complete required background screening and hiring assessments
• Complete medical, psychological, or drug screening when required
• Obtain and maintain applicable telecommunicator certifications
• Follow information-security and confidentiality requirements
• Remain available for assigned shifts and emergency staffing needs

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This position generally involves extended workstation duties, headset use, keyboard entry, and monitoring multiple screens. Employees may handle distressing calls and rapidly changing incidents. Essential functions and any accommodation process are described by the hiring agency.

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive health coverage, retirement benefits, paid leave, employee-assistance services, and professional training. Shift differentials, overtime compensation, and other benefits depend on the employer and appointment terms.