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Telecommunicator

City of DeKalb

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Contact Information

Address:

City of DeKalb
164 E. Lincoln Highway
DeKalb, IL 60115

Phone:

  • 815-748-2398

Position Information

Application Deadline:

  • Until Filled (Initial Review: 2/12/26)

Salary:

  • $57,033 - $81,723

    Starting pay rate with no experience: $57,033

    Lateral candidates prior experience will be reviewed for placement within the salary range.  

    Benefits:

    • Medical, Prescription and Dental Insurance (effective first day!)
    • IMRF Pension
    • Life Insurance
    • Paid Vacation, Sick, & Holiday Pay
    • Deferred Compensation Plan (457 plan)
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Clothing Allowance
    • Wellness Program

Population:

  • 40,290

Position Details

Looking to fill immediate openings!

Join Our Team as a Full-Time Telecommunicator!

Looking for a communications center where you can build strong connections with officers and firefighters? If so, we may be the perfect fit for you! Our Telecommunicators play a vital role in public safety and are based in the DeKalb Police Department.

What You’ll Do: 

As a Telecommunicator, you will:

  • Receive, prioritize and respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for police, fire and EMS 
  • Handle calls from multiple sources including an NG9-1-1 system, text-to-911, video-to-911, video relay services, social media, and alarm systems. 
  • Operate a multi-channel radio console with multiple computer terminals to dispatch and manage calls for service.
  • Accurately enter and update information in a computer-aided dispatch system following established procedures.

No experience? Not a problem!

We offer a comprehensive training program to prepare you for success.

Experienced? Great!

Your experience will be considered for placement within our pay range.

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.  
  • Ability to type 35 words per minute. 
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Willingness to obtain required certifications, including: 
    • LEADS 3.0 Full Access (within 30 days)
    • Illinois State Police Telecommunicator Sexual Assault/Abuse Training (within 30 days)
    • 40-hour PowerPhone Public Safety Dispatch Course (during training)
    • CPR/AED Certification (within agreed timeframe)
    • Illinois Emergency Medical Dispatcher License (before training completion)
  • Prior experience is a plus—but we’re happy to train the right candidate!

Ready to make a difference?

Apply today and become the critical link between the community and emergency services!

To view the full job description, hiring and residency requirements, and application instructions, please visit:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofdekalb/jobs/5191388/telecommunicator?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Initial review of applications to begin on February 12th. The position will remain open until filled.

The City of DeKalb is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer



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