Telecommunicator Trainee: 9-1-1 Dispatch & Training

State of Illinois; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Pension plan

Deferred compensation

Paid sick days

Paid vacation days

Paid personal days

State holidays

Job summary

State of Illinois is seeking a Telecommunicator Trainee for the Illinois State Police in Springfield. The role involves a six- to twelve-month training program to build core telecommunications skills, including radio, teletype, and ISP computer systems, with on-the-job learning and formal instruction.

Applicants should be prepared for a full-time, in-office schedule with a robust benefit package and opportunities to develop toward full telecommunicator proficiency.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to type accurately at a minimum of 20 WPM.
• Pre-employment auditory memory assessment and skill tests are required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in a six- to twelve-month training program to develop telecommunications skills.
• Learns FCC regulations, radio and teletype operations, and ISP computer systems.
• Updates manuals, maintains files, and enters data into a centralized database.
• Attends meetings and workshops to support development toward full proficiency.

Skills

Typing 20 WPM

Keyboarding

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

LEADS system

Job description

State of Illinois is seeking a Telecommunicator Trainee for the Illinois State Police in Springfield. The role involves a six- to twelve-month training program to build core telecommunications skills, including radio, teletype, and ISP computer systems, with on-the-job learning and formal instruction.

Applicants should be prepared for a full-time, in-office schedule with a robust benefit package and opportunities to develop toward full telecommunicator proficiency.