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Telecommunicator - Experienced

Job in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois, 61825, USA
Listing for: City of Champaign
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-17
Job specializations:
  • Customer Service/HelpDesk
    Call Center / Support, Bilingual, Technical Support, Interpreter
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 32.96 - 36.39 USD Hourly USD 32.96 36.39 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Telecommunicator I - Experienced
Position Overview

METCAD 9-1-1 of Champaign County, Illinois, is continuously hiring for Experienced Telecommunicator I in a multi-discipline, multi-jurisdictional communications center. To be considered for this Experienced Telecommunicator position, candidates must have a minimum of two years of experience in a multi-jurisdictional, multi-discipline emergency communications center within the last five years. (See full list of requirements below.)

Job Responsibilities

This position performs emergency and non-emergency telephone and two-way radio communication work for police, fire, and EMS services and related work as required. Candidates are required to complete the following steps to be considered for the position:

  • Apply through this posting.
  • METCAD Hiring Manager will contact you directly to confirm eligibility and hiring process steps below.
  • Complete Testing through National Testing Network (NTN).

    Note:

    testing fees waived for applicants meeting Experienced Telecommunicator I requirements.
    • E-Comm National Exam with passing scores of:
      Call Taker/53, Notes/64, Dispatch/43.
    • Typing Test (35 words per minute with at least 90% accuracy, based on the Adjusted Words Per Minute score).
    • Computer Simulations
  • Sign and upload Attestation form to NTN account
  • Candidates successfully passing the steps above will then be invited to move through the remainder of the hiring process which may include:

  • Attendance at an Informational Session that outlines details of the position.
  • In-person interviews.
  • Reference and background checks, including a fingerprint-based criminal history check.
  • Job preview sit along with a current Telecommunicator.
  • Contingent offer of employment.
  • Drug screening, hearing test, and psychological evaluation.
  • Confirmed offer of employment.
  • Required Qualifications
    • 2+ years' experience (full-time, continuous basis in multi-jurisdictional center, within last 5 years).
    • Completed training program in most recent center.
    • Completed probationary period in most recent center.
    • Must be 18 years or older by date of hire.
    • U.S. Citizen, or legally authorized to work in the United States (must meet I-9 requirements).
    • High School diploma, or equivalent.
    • Ability to work shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
    • Ability to solve problems and provide excellent customer service in stressful situations.
    • Ability to acquire mandated certifications (i.e. Law Enforcement Agency Data Systems, Emergency Medical Dispatch, National Incident Management Systems). during the training phase.

    Starting salary range is $32.96 to $36.39 per hour, DOQ. Employees may qualify for salary increases based on performance and/or longevity

    Other Information

    Contact the Human Resources Department at  Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. if you require an accommodation to complete this application or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process. The following locations offer free Internet access and assistance:
    Champaign Public Library, Champaign Public Library Douglass Branch, and the Illinois Work Net Center.

    The City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to promoting a work environme nt and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

    The City of Champaign's mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community. The following values guide our work:
    Personal Integrity, Responsibility, Respect, Teamwork, Results. The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environme nt and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion. Learn more about the city's mission and values at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-office

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