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City of Highland Park

1707 St. Johns Avenue

Highland Park, IL 60035

Phone: 847-926-1007

Fax: 847-433-2940

Website: www.cityhpil.com

Hiring Salary:

$45,253 - $49,180 DOQ

Population: 32,000

Sworn Officers: 59

Application Deadline: 5/24/10

City of Highland Park

1677 Old Deerfield Road

Highland Park, Illinois 60035

The City of Highland Park is seeking a dedicated and responsible individual to work as a Public Safety Telecommunicator in the City’s 911 Communications Center.

The primary purpose of a Telecommunicator is to answer and process emergency 911 and non-emergency calls for service via computer-aided dispatch system.  This requires being aware of the status of each on-duty officer, answering incoming phone calls, gathering information about the request or emergency, providing information, gathering data, and dispatching Police, Fire and other City personnel.  Additional duties include monitoring equipment and prisoners; researching computer records for information; updating and maintaining records, computer files and databases; answering routine questions from the public; answering emergency calls for other City departments during non-business hours.

Qualifications:

• High School graduate or equivalent 

• Ability to obtain LEADS, EMD, CPR and AED certifications within 90 days of hire

• Must be willing to work shifts within the 24/7 environment of emergency dispatch, including nights, weekends and holidays

• Keyboarding proficiency and knowledge of computers and office equipment

• Attention to detail and ability to work successfully with other team members, often in stressful situations, is a must

$45,253 to $49,180 DOQ

Full range of benefits including health, dental, life insurance, pension, paid time off.

www.cityhpil.com

Follow the "Employment" link

Deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, May 24, 2010.

The City of Highland Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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