Telecommunicator Trainee

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Telecommunicator Trainee to join our team at the Illinois Department of Corrections. As a Telecommunicator Trainee, you will play a critical role in receiving and processing requests from our leadership, performing routine tasks involving communication equipment and personal computers, 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 you 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 systems.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, conferences, workshops, and other activities that provide meaningful learning experiences.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned that 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. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
• Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

This position is part of the Upward Mobility Program, which offers opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.