Communications Operator - Entry Level

Village of Skokie

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.skokie.org

Email:

• Human.Resources@skokie.org

Application Deadline:

• Until Filled

Salary:

• Range: $39.10 - $51.15/hour

  Starting: $39.10 - $43.11/hour (DOQ)

  Generous benefits package includes:

  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Confidential online mental health support
  • IMRF retirement pension plan
  • Paid vacation days, sick days, and holidays in the first year
  • 457(b) retirement savings

Position Details

COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR - ENTRY LEVEL

VILLAGE OF SKOKIE, IL

The Village of Skokie, IL is currently seeking candidates for the position of full time Entry Level Communications Operator, working in the Police/Fire Dispatch Center.

The primary duties are to:

• Receive general and emergency phone calls via the 911 phone system
• Obtain necessary information
• Dispatch Fire, Police and EMS units
• Enter data into a Computer Aided Dispatch system and transmit appropriate responses 

The Communications Center operates 24/7 every day, including holidays. Operators work a 40-hour week and will be required to work ANY and ALL shifts, based on operational need.

Required: 

• High school diploma or equivalent required 

Must have:

• Ability to handle simultaneous tasks and work in a multi-staff, team environment
• A clear speaking voice, good hearing, and excellent listening & verbal communications skills
• Technical skills associated with using a personal computer 

To view the complete job description, please visit the Skokie Jobs page at:

https://www.skokie.org/221/Employment-Opportunities

Select the Communications Operator - Entry Level position

Components of the selection process include:

• Communications Operator test
• Interview
• 2-hour real time observation period in the Dispatch Center
• Polygraph examination
• In-depth background investigation
• Psychological evaluation
• Medical examination, including a drug screen

Interested parties should submit a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references to:

Village of Skokie Human Resources Division

5127 Oakton Street

Skokie, IL 60077

OR

Email to:

Human.Resources@skokie.org

Applications are being accepted until the position is filled. 

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