Radio Dispatcher

Lake County Sheriff's Office

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.lakecountyil.gov

Application Deadline:

• 09/29/23
• @ 11:59 PM Central

Salary:

• Starting: $30.08/hour

  Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefit package.

  We also offer flexible working hours, and a comprehensive wellness and training program.

  Visit our Prospective Employee page to get additional information on why you should work for Lake County!

Position Details

Are you looking for a challenging role within an organization that provides rewarding compensation and an excellent benefit package?  If so, Lake County Government is the place for you.  Comprised of nearly 3,000 employees, it is our goal to positively serve the residents of Lake County while working with a purpose. We believe our employees should take pride in the work they accomplish while truly respecting a collaborative work environment. If so, this position could very well be for you!

A 911 telecommunicator must respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for assistance and information.  They must provide dispatch and communication support services for law enforcement, fire, emergency, and related services. This position is under supervision.

Essential Functions:

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required:

Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:

Education and/or Other Requirements:

• Requires completion of a standard high school diploma program or equivalent.
• Must meet all State qualifications.
• Must pass and maintain all certifications required including but not limited to, LEADS full access, Hazmat, and TDD. 
• Ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute. (total WPM with errors subtracted) 
• Requires knowledge of  Federal Communications Commission Rules and Regulations; 10-code operating signals; federal, state, county and city laws or ordinances; radio transmitter equipment and frequency controls; practices governing the operation of a central communications facility; and phonetic alphabet and 11 codes.
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be 21 years of age
• This is a 24/7 work environment. This position requires availability to work weekends, holidays, and all shifts as required. Overtime may be required. Shift selection is done by seniority shift bidding.

Supplemental Information:

Physical Requirements:

• Requires light to medium work involving standing or walking some of the time. 
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force on a regular basis. 
• Moderate dexterity in operating machinery, tools, or office equipment. 
• The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, and speaking abilities. 

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Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.

Lake County is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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