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TRI-COM CENTRAL DISPATCH

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Now Hiring

EMERGENCY TELECOMMUNICATORS

TRI-COM Central Dispatch is a multi-jurisdictional 9-1-1 dispatch center

located in St , Illinois. We receive 9-1-1 calls and dispatch

police, fire and emergency medical calls. Duties involve answering 9-1-1

calls, transmitting vital information to emergency personnel via the radio,

relaying information via a computer-aided dispatch terminal, monitoring fire

and burglar alarms, and answering administrative and non-emergency lines.

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

.. Minimum age requirement of 18 years old

.. Education and experience equivalent to a high school degree

.. Ability to speak clear articulate English

.. Full range of hearing in both ears

.. Type accurately with a speed of at least 40 WPM

(typing test must be passed in order to proceed with testing and interview

process)

The position supports a 24 hour, 7 day a week operation and applicants must

have the desire and ability to work any shift, including weekends and

holidays.

Desirable qualifications:

.. Previous experience in public-safety dispatching

.. Multi-line telephone equipment

.. Fast paced, computerized customer service experience

.. Flexibility, split ear and multi-tasking are paramount

Current starting salary is $40,406 annually with advancement potential to

$57,044.00! Potential step advancement based on recent experience working

in a consolidated police and fire 9-1-1 dispatch center.

Applicants must successfully pass applicant testing, a keystroke/typing

test, job simulation exercises, complete a 2-4 hour observation/sit along,

and an oral interview board, as well as an extensive background

investigation, criminal history check, psychological evaluation, physical

exam and drug test.

$35.00 non-refundable testing fee is due with completed application;

payment by personal check ($25.00 fee for returned checks), money order,

cashier's check, or PayPal via our website($2.00 service charge applies)

APPLICATIONS CAN BE FOUND ON THE TRI-COM WEBSITE

WWW.TRI-COM911.ORG <http://www.tri-com911.org/>

OR

TO RECEIVE A COPY BY MAIL OR EMAIL, SEND A REQUEST TO

SRAMIREZ@...

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS AND PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BY TRI-COM

NO LATER THAN 5PM ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH, 2011.

TESTING WILL BE THE WEEK OF MARCH 14-18, 2011.

EXACT DATES & TIMES TO BE DETERMINED.

Tri-Com

Attention: Shevon Sherod-

3823 Karl Madsen Drive

St , IL 60175