Telecommunicator, West Central Consolidated Communications, North Riverside, Illinois - Military veterans preferred

West Central Consolidated Communications
2359 S. Des Plaines Avenue
North Riverside, IL 60546
Phone: 815-378-3141
E-mail: bhicks@wccc911.org

Population: 35,000
Sworn: 12
Starting Salary: $49,524 - $59,363 DOQ (Full-Time); $27/hour (Part-Time)
Deadline: Open

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be at least 18 years of age
A high school diploma or equivalent is required
Schedule flexibility, must have the ability to work any shift as assigned, weekends and holidays
Must be of strong moral and ethical character
Strong analytical and logical problem solving skills
Proficient in the English language including the proper usage, spelling, punctuation and grammar
Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instruction
Must demonstrate ability accurately to type forty (40) words per minute

Must be able to successfully pass:

Thorough background investigation
Medical exam
Drug screening

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A strong candidate will also have experience in the following areas:

Police, Fire and EMS dispatch experience
Post-secondary degree in public safety or related field
Knowledge of public safety communications systems including, CAD, 911, radio, digital loggers, etc.
Computer/data entry experience
Multi-line telephone equipment
Customer service
Foreign language skills in Spanish or other desired language

To apply, send your resume to:

bhicks@wccc911.org

All correspondence will be through email.

West Central Consolidated Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer