9-1-1 Emergency Dispatcher

Sangamon County, IL • Springfield, IL

131d • $42,500

About The Position

The Sangamon County Central Dispatch Systems/9-1-1 has an ongoing, revolving hiring list. Applicants will be required to test for placement on the list. Names on the list will be removed after one year from the date of testing. Applicant may only test once per rolling year.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Pass a computer-based test
• Pass a typing test requiring 65 key strokes per minute
• Pass a drug test and in-depth background investigation
• Be able to work any shift, weekends, holidays and mandatory overtime

Nice To Haves

• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task

Responsibilities

• Answering all emergency 911 and non-emergency calls for police, fire, and EMS service in Sangamon County
• Entering the calls into a Computer Aided Dispatch system
• Handling radio transmissions from agencies served by SCCDS

Benefits

• Starting annual salary of $42,500 with contractual increases each year
• Individual and Family Health, Dental, and Life Insurance enrollment options
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and personal days
• Retirement Plan (IMRF)
• Optional Cafeteria Plan and 457 Plan
• Shift differential pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED