Police Telecommunicator

The Blue Line; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid time Off

Tuition waivers for employees and/or?

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago Police Department is seeking qualified Police Telecommunicators to join our team. The role involves receiving and processing emergency and non-emergency calls, coordinating with multiple agencies, and maintaining records for rapid response.

Staff operate access controls, surveillance systems, and safety alarms, and they dispatch police, fire or EMS as needed. Strong judgment and reliability are essential in a high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• No record of conviction of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude
• High School diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Receives and interprets incoming calls regarding emergencies and non-emergencies; logs, coordinates, disseminates and maintains records of messages.
• Operates and monitors access control systems, surveillance videos, public safety app and fire/security alarms; dispatches firefighters or police as necessary.
• Creates, modifies, and cancels LEADS files.
• Notifies of local weather warnings and broadcasts severe weather notices as directed.
• Controls access to the police station by verifying visitor identifications.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Dental

University of Illinois Chicago Police Department

Contact Information

Address

University of Illinois Chicago Police Department
943 W. Maxwell Street
Chicago, IL 60608

Website

• police.uic.edu

Position Information

• 10/30/26

• Starting: $26.10/hour

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits.

This Includes

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid time Off
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Position Details

Our University Police Department is continuously seeking qualified Police Telecommunicators to join our team.

The Police Telecommunicator receives, interprets and processes calls regarding emergency and non-emergency situations to appropriate and/or supporting agencies that includes: UIH Hospital Security, University Police, University Facilities, Fire/EMS and Chicago Police Department. Police Telecommunicators work under general supervision of higher level personnel.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Receives and interprets in-coming calls regarding complaints, inquires and reports of emergency and non-emergency situations: logs, coordinates, disseminates and maintains records of messages.


• Operate and monitor access control system, surveillance videos, public safety app and the University fire/security alarm system; dispatches firefighters or police officers as necessary or dispatch police, fire/EMS as necessary.


• Creation, modification, and cancellation of LEADS files.


• May notify of local weather warning system and broadcast severe weather notices as directed.


• Control access to police station by requiring proper identification for visitors.


• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• No record of conviction of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude


• High School diploma or equivalent

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view the non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to the applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation