Public Safety Telecommunicator - Lateral

Lake Consolidated Emergency Communications (LakeComm)

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• lakecomm911.org

Phone:

• 847-984-2320

Email:

• recruitment@lakecomm911.org

Application Deadline:

• Until Filled

Salary:

• $70,673 – $108,593

  Effective May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026 (FY26)

  3% increase approved for FY27

  Comprehensive Benefits Package:

  • Paid vacation & Personal time
  • Sick leave accrual
  • Medical Insurance (PPO or HMO options)
  • Dental & Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
  • 457(b) deferred compensation plan
  • AFLAC supplemental coverage options
  • Career growth and advancement opportunities 

Position Details

Lake Consolidated Emergency Communications (LakeComm) is a brand new consolidated 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Center housed in a portion of the new state of the art Lake County Regional Operations & Communications Facility. LakeComm supports 9-1-1 call-taking and emergency dispatching for 30 agencies in Lake County, Illinois.

LakeComm is seeking experienced Public Safety Telecommunicators to join our high-performing communications center.

We are currently hiring full-time lateral candidates to immediately fill vacancies.

If you are an experienced dispatcher looking for a professional environment that values skill, teamwork, and service to the community, we encourage you to apply.

Under the direction of a Shift Supervisor, Public Safety Telecommunicators perform critical emergency communications functions, including:

• Receiving and processing emergency and non-emergency calls for service
• Dispatching police, fire, and EMS units via radio and computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems
• Managing multiple high-priority tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Operating complex communications and information systems with accuracy and professionalism 

To be considered a lateral candidate, applicants must:

• Have at least one (1) year of recent experience in good standing as a Public Safety Telecommunicator
• Demonstrate proficiency in emergency call processing and radio dispatch operations
• Certifications in LEADS, Priority Dispatch are preferred 

Recruitment Timeline:

This recruitment will remain open until positions are filled.

Selection Process:

• Application review
• Panel interview (by invitation)
• On-site shadow with a LakeComm Telecommunicator (by invitation)
• Pre-employment background investigation and drug screening 

How to Apply:

Submit a cover letter and resume:

Recruitment@LakeComm911.org

LakeComm 9-1-1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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