Telecommunicator

Municipal Consolidated Dispatch (MCD)

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.mcde911.org

Phone:

• 708-320-7882

Email:

• rgross@mcde911.org

Application Deadline:

• Open

Salary:

• Starting: $24.40/hour

  Completion of Training: $25.40/hour

Population:

• 39,000

Position Details

The Municipal Consolidated Dispatch (MCD) center located in Harwood Heights, Illinois serving the Villages of Harwood Heights, Norridge, Schiller Park, and the Norwood Park Township Fire Protection District is currently seeking qualified dynamic people for the position of full-time Emergency Communications Telecommunicator (ECT).

MCD dispatches police, fire, medical and all staff are cross-trained. Our member agencies encompass an area large enough to hone and perfect learned skills yet retain a neighborly feel.

If you have an interest in entering the arena of public safety, have a desire to serve and be the calm in the chaos behind the mic, maybe you can be one of us! Smiles and positive attitudes encouraged to apply! Join us! (Bilingual Polish & Spanish speaking applicants are encouraged to apply).

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must have obtained a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to type at least 30 WPM
• Must be able to work any shift, including weekends and holidays
• Must be able to read, write, speak, articulate the English language
• Successful applicants must pass applicant testing/screening, background investigation, pre-employment physical to include drug screening, and meet industry recommended hearing standards
• Must be able to obtain Law Enforcement Agency Data Systems (LEADS) Full-Access certification within three months of employment
• Must be able to obtain CPR/Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) certification and state licensing requirements within three months of employment 

Applications and full job descriptions may be downloaded at:

www.mcde911.org

Completed applications should be submitted either in person, mail, or emailed to the attention of:

Ron Gross, MCD Executive Director

7300 W. Wilson Avenue (Police Department)

Harwood Heights, IL 60706

Email: rgross@mcde911.org

Direct Office: 708-320-7882

The application process will remain open and reviewed weekly.

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