9-1-1 Telecommunicator

KenCom Public Safety Dispatch

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.kencom911.com

Phone:

• 630-553-9856

Fax:

• 630-882-8532

Email:

• KenComAdmin@co.kendall.il.us

Application Deadline:

• 05/15/20

Salary:

• Telecommunicator starting wages range from $21.46 to $26.73 per hour based on experience.

  Additional benefits include an IMRF retirement plan as well as optional medical, dental and life insurance plans. 

Position Details

KenCom Public Safety Dispatch is a consolidated emergency communications center located in Kendall County. It is a 24 hour, 7 day per week operation currently serving thirteen police, fire, and EMS agencies in Kendall County.

KenCom is currently seeking 9-1-1 telecommunicator applicants that have the desire to work in an exciting, challenging and rewarding career field.

Telecommunicator job duties include, but is not limited to:

• Answering 9-1-1 calls
• Transmitting vital information to emergency responders via radio
• Logging information in the Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system
• Answering non-emergency administrative phone lines on behalf of our police and fire agencies 

Applicant Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to accurately type at least 35 wpm using standard keyboarding methods
• Must be able to pass a written exam, typing test, full police background investigation, psychological exam and physical exam which includes a drug screening and hearing screening
• Must be able to work any of the three shifts, weekends and holidays along with overtime that may be mandatory
• Schedule flexibility and multi-tasking are paramount! 

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a public safety environment, preferably in 9-1-1 dispatching
• Experience with computer-based, multi-line telephone equipment
• Experience with Windows based computer operating systems 

Applications are available at:

www.KenCom911.com

A completed employment application must be submitted to be considered for employment.

Application Deadline:

Friday, May, 15, 2020

Completed applications can be submitted by fax at:

630-882-8532

OR

Email at:

KenComAdmin@co.kendall.il.us

OR

Mail at:

1100 Cornell Lane

Yorkville, IL 60560

KenCom will not accept in-person drop-offs at our facility.

Once the application deadline has passed, KenCom will reach out to you to schedule orientation and testing. Please do not call to inquire about the status of your application.

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