The State of Illinois is seeking a highly motivated and organized Telecommunicator Trainee to join our team. As a Telecommunicator Trainee, you will be responsible for receiving and processing requests from Illinois Department of Corrections leadership, performing routine tasks involving communication equipment and a personal computer, and maintaining detailed records of statistical data and information.

• Participate in an Illinois Department of Corrections sponsored training program for a period of 6 to 12 months.
• Receive on-the-job formal and/or informal orientation in training to acquaint the employee with the duties and responsibilities of the telecommunicator position and the interpretation of law enforcement communication procedures, FCC rules and regulations, and DOC/DJJ computer system.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, conferences, workshops, and other activities which provide meaningful learning experiences.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of high school.
• Requires skill to keyboard accurately at a minimum of twenty (20) words per minute.

• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience monitoring, transmitting, and receiving emergency high-band/low-band and base to base and base to mobile radio messages.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience operating a personal computer to enter and retrieve information.
• Prefers at least six (6) months experience as a first responder or equivalent.
• Prefers at least six (6) months experience using a computer utilizing Microsoft Office Suite software or equivalent.

• Requires ability to acquire a valid LEADS operator certificate.
• Requires the ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen.
• Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.