Telecommunicator

Looking to fill immediate openings!

The City of DeKalb is accepting applications for Telecommunicator!

Are you looking for a Center where you can get to know your officers and fire department staff? If yes, we may be the Center for you!

The Telecommunicator is part of the Community Support Services Division and is located in the DeKalb Police Department.

The Telecommunicator:

• Receives, prioritizes and responds to incoming emergency and non-emergency calls for police, fire and paramedic services. 
• Receives emergency calls for service from multiple sources including an NG9-1-1 system, text-to-911, video-to-911, video relay services, social media, and alarm reporting integrations. 
• Operates a multi-channel computerized radio communication console with multiple computer terminals including phone and radio systems to obtain, enter, dispatch, transmit and maintain information and calls for service.

No Experience?

Not a problem! We offer a comprehensive training program to ensure you are prepared for the role!

Experienced?

Check us out! Prior experience will be reviewed for placement within the range.

Qualifications:

Application Instructions:

To view the full recruitment brochure, hiring and residency requirements, and application instructions, please visit:

https://www.cityofdekalb.com/254/Employment

Questions:

Contact:

hr@cityofdekalb.com

Initial review of applications to begin on September 16th. Position will remain open until filled.