Illinois State Police Telecommunicator Specialist

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Job Requisition :59208
Opening Date: 10/15/2026
Closing Date: 11/02/2026
Agency: Illinois State Police
Class

Title:

ISP TELECOMMUNICATOR SPECIALIST (21901)
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,572 monthly;
Full Range $5,572 - $7,898 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 4
Bargaining Unit Code:RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
Work Hours: Indeterminate
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in office
Headquarter

Location:

801 S 7th St, Springfield, Illinois, 62703
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: ISP.Job Postings

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the  website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the Success Factors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Position Overview:

The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Statewide 9-1-1 is seeking a detail-oriented and service-focused Telecommunicator Specialist to join our team. The Telecommunicator operates a multi - channel trunked radio network to simultaneously receive, monitor, and transmit critical information for law enforcement and emergency operations. Working at a multi - terminal console, the role uses multiple databases and messaging systems to relay police and emergency communications between mobile units and base stations.

This position answers and responds to emergency, non - emergency, and 9 - 1 - 1 calls from the public. It also monitors Doppler weather data via the National Weather System EmNet platform and gathers weather - related information from local agencies for relay to the National Weather Service through the National Warning System (NAWAS). The Telecommunicator ensures timely, accurate information flow to support public safety and coordinated emergency response.

ISP encourages all those who qualify to apply!

The Illinois State Police offers a robust benefit package including:

• Health,…