Telecommunicator

City of Bloomington

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• mss.cityblm.org/MSS/employmentopportunities/default.aspx

Phone:

• 309-434-2602

Email:

• hr@cityblm.org

Application Deadline:

• 11/28/20

Salary:

• $23.07/hour

Population:

• 76,610

Position Details

The City of Bloomington is seeking a Telecommunicator in the Police Department.

This position performs specialized work in emergency (i.e. E 911) and non-emergency communications, including screening, receiving, prioritizing and dispatching 911 and non-emergency calls for Police, Fire, and EMS services. Receives incoming calls for assistance and determines which resources to allocate to caller needs.

Education/Experience:

• Graduation from high school or GED, including or supplemented by courses in computer applications and legal record keeping
• Experience in general office work with experience in criminal justice and emergency services dispatching preferred
• Or any equivalent combination of training and experience

Certifications/Licenses:

• Must obtain and maintain required certifications including LEADS certification.
• Medical Priority Certification as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher.
• Telecommunicator certifications for Public Safety, Fire, and EMS Dispatch; and certification in New World CAD system, obtaining all certifications within first 60 days of training phase of the job. 

For a full job description and to apply online, please visit:

www.cityblm.org/jobs

All applicants are required to complete an application on the City website in order to be considered.

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