Telecommunicator Trainee – Public Safety Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Sick leave

Holidays

Job summary

The Illinois State Police is seeking a detail-oriented Telecommunicator Trainee to join our team in Collinsville, IL. You will participate in a six- to twelve-month training program to develop core skills in telecommunications, learning two-way radio, teletype operations, FCC regulations, and ISP computer systems.

Successful candidates will complete on-the-job training, contribute to maintaining manuals and data entry, and attend meetings to support growth toward full telecommunicator

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Requires ability to type at least 20 WPM.
• Must pass pre-employment skills exam and auditory memory assessment.

Responsibilities

• Under immediate supervision, participates in a six- to twelve-month training program for State Police telecommunications.
• Receives on-the-job orientation and instruction on procedures, FCC rules, and ISP computer systems.
• Attends classes, takes notes, and studies course materials to develop proficiency as a telecommunicator.
• Maintains files, updates manuals, and inputs operational data into the centralized system.
• Participates in meetings/workshops to support development toward full telecommunicator proficiency.

Skills

Typing 20 WPM

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Illinois State Police is seeking a detail-oriented Telecommunicator Trainee to join our team in Collinsville, IL. You will participate in a six- to twelve-month training program to develop core skills in telecommunications, learning two-way radio, teletype operations, FCC regulations, and ISP computer systems.

Successful candidates will complete on-the-job training, contribute to maintaining manuals and data entry, and attend meetings to support growth toward full telecommunicator