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Employment Opportunity - 911 Telecommunicator

Posted by  Amanda Longfellow

Posted on May 6, 2026



Iroquois County 9-1-1 has an opening for a Full-Time Telecommunicator. The 911 center is responsible for coordination of all Police, Fire, and EMS services within Iroquois County. Telecommunicators are required to make quick decisions, multitasking, and respond to all individuals, at all levels, in a courteous, calm, and professional demeanor.

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Minimum Requirements

No person convicted of a felony is eligible for hire as a Telecommunicator
High School diploma or equivalent
At least twenty-one (21) years of age
Flexibility to work any of the 3 shifts: including weekends, holidays, and overtime (majority will be mandatory)
Must be able to use a headset 8+ hours per day
Multi-tasking is paramount
Must pass drug screening and background checks
Must be able to accurately type at least 35 words per minute
Must live within 50 miles from 1001 E Grant, Watseka, IL 60970
Must possess a Valid Driver’s License
1 Year Probationary period after training is complete.

Benefits include:
On the job training
Holiday pay
Birthday pay
Compensatory time off
I.M.R.F. Retirement Plan
Paid Vacations
Medical, Dental, Life and Vision
FOP Union

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.01 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • On-the-job training
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person