Dispatch Recruitment

Edwardsville Dispatch

Want to make a difference? Join the Edwardsville Police Department as a Public Safety Telecommunicator. This position performs dispatching via radio, computer and telephone of police and fire personnel, in addition to answering 911 calls and non-emergency police department phone lines to dispatch. Responsibilities also include entering all data from phone calls into the dispatching system, processing walk-in inquiries and delegating them to the appropriate personnel.

We are accepting applications.

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Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to prioritize and work independently in a high-volume and fast-paced team environment
  • Sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills; ability to react quickly in crisis
  • Commitment to customer service and exceptional follow-through
  • Ability to work in a high stress environment
  • Must pass extensive background investigation, which may include a polygraph and/or psychological examination

Benefits:

  • Starting Salary $57,400 - $66,700
  • Uniforms provided
  • Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave, Comp Time
  • Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Paid 100%
  • Holiday Pay (120 hours) - Paid or Comp Time
  • 12 hour fixed shifts
  • Degree pay
  • IMRF Retirement
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