Telecommunicator

College of Lake County; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

Tuition support

3 retirement plans

Dependent care FSA

14 paid holidays

Compressed summer schedule

Job summary

College of Lake County is hiring a part-time Telecommunicator at the Grayslake Campus. The role supports police communications across three campuses, handles CAD/RMS, and coordinates emergency notifications. Requires strong multitasking, customer service, and familiarity with radio/dispatch procedures.

25 hours per week with weekend/holiday considerations. Compensation includes applied benefits and a payroll pace aligned to a part-time schedule; posting date 02/19/2026, start date 04/13/2026,

Job description

Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity?

The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year. Some benefits will not be available for part-time or part-time under 20 hours employees (ex: health insurance).

Position Title:

Telecommunicator

Job Summary:

Under the administrative supervision of the Chief of Police and the functional supervision of the Police Sergeant, the Telecommunicator provides all communication functions, information, and reporting support for the Police Department and the College.

Job Description:

• Keeps records, logs, and schedules of the calls received and actions taken utilizing a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management System (RMS).
• Handles all communications via radio and telephone for all three CLC Campuses: Grayslake, Southlake, and Lakeshore.
• Responsible for Emergency Notifications to the College Community via Public Address Systems, internet-based alerting systems, etc.
• Monitors and maintains the location of all CLC Police Personnel, as well as assisting emergency response personnel from neighboring agencies when responding to a CLC Campus incident at all three CLC Campuses: Grayslake, Southlake, and Lakeshore.
• Monitors and coordinates efforts pertaining to CLC Fire Alarm System, Panic Alarms, Hold Up Alarms, surveillance cameras, and other various security systems.
• Staffs the Emergency Door Locking System for emergency use.
• Conducts and partakes in Emergency radio, Disaster, Fire Alarm, drills, etc.
• Coordinates and maintains all Law Enforcement Agency Data Systems (LEADS)/National Crime Information Computer (NCIC) queries, entries, modifications, and cancellations.
• Acts as the conduit between surrounding agencies for mutual aid requests and responses.
• Monitors radios for surrounding jurisdictions for emergency traffic with a potential adverse effect upon the CLC Campuses, including Grayslake Police, Gurnee Police, Lake County Sheriff’s Department, Vernon Hills Police, Waukegan Police, Illinois State Police Emergency Radio System (ISPERN), StarComm-State Wide Area Radio Communication for ILEAS.
• Updates and maintains CLC Police security logging systems for after-hour parking, key sign-out, area authorizations, etc.
• Supplies information to the public.
• Gives directions.
• Provides walk-up service to public, i.e., vehicle jump starts, vehicle lock-outs, etc.
• Takes initial information for service.
• Registers Sex Offender/Violent Offender Against Youth Institution of Higher Education Registrations.
• Performs various other receptionist-type duties.
• Records and maintains status of CLC Police Parking Citations, Traffic Citations, Racial Profile Information, Traffic Crash Reports, Criminal Reports, etc.
• Receives, records, and maintains status of CLC “Lost & Found” items.
• Female Telecommunicator will act as Police Matron for Female Prisoners when a female police officer is not on duty.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Chief of Police or his/her designee.
  

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to multitask under high stress situations.
• Experience working with the public or customer service.
• Familiarity with a computer (Word/Excel).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal with problematic situations.
• Access to dependable transportation 24/7.
• Access to a telephone 24/7.
• Familiarity with radio communications/dispatch procedures.
• Ability to work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience in Emergency (Police/Fire/EMS) Dispatching.
• Previous experience utilizing a Computer Aided Dispatch System (CAD) and Records Management System (RMS).
• Law Enforcement Agency Data Systems (LEADS)/National Crime Information Computer (NCIC) certification(s) or previous certification in another state’s equivalent system.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Work Schedule

Position is scheduled for up to 25 hours per week. Shifts may be scheduled any day of the week, excluding holidays. Weekly schedules may vary based on coverage needs and will be coordinated between the employee, Lead Telecommunicator, and Sergeant.

Pay

$23.82/hour

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Part time

Total Hours Per Week:

25

Position Type:

Staff

Job Family:

Classified

Posting Date:

02/19/2026

Expected Start Date:

04/13/2026

Compensation Grade:

B23

Location:

Grayslake Campus

Department:

Dispatch Team

EEO Statement

College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a policy of non-discrimination. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history).