This position is responsible for the general operations of the 9-1-1 Dispatch Center. Duties include handling incoming telephone calls for service and dispatching a public safety response; using the Computer Aided Dispatch computer system, monitoring radio transmissions, record maintenance and the use of various office equipment.
Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent; Must pass an initial criminal history check.
Wage Scale: May 1, 2025
Telecommunicator (Probation-2 years) $21.00
Telecommunicator I (2-4 years) $23.22
Telecommunicator II (4-10 years) $25.47
Telecommunicator III (10-15 years) $25.76
Telecommunicator IV (15-20 years) $26.00
Telecommunicator V (20+ years) $26.20
- Shift differentials for evening ($0.25) and midnight ($0.50) shifts
Training: Provided and paid for by the employer, includes on- the- job t raining, various schools and
seminar s which may require an overnight stay.
Schedule: Provided and paid for by the employer, includes on-the-job training, various schools and seminars which may require an overnight stay.
Vacation: 10 days after completion of the first year, progresses to 20 days after 13 years of service.
Holidays: 13 paid holidays
Sick Leave: 8 hours earned per month.
Uniforms: Organizational shirts provided by employer.
Overtime: All overtime is paid at time and a half the regular rate of pay.
Pay Period: Paid every other week with 26 pay periods annually. Participate in IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund).
Insurance: Health Insurance is provided for the employee by the City of Quincy at a cost sharing of 85% of the premium paid by employer and 15% of the premium paid by the employee beginning the first month after three months of employment. Dependent coverage is available.
To Apply: Send completed 911 Employment Packet along with resume to:
[email protected]
or
Quincy/Adams County 911 Center
222 N 52nd St,
Quincy, Illinois 62305
