Emergency Response Telecommunicator

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Job Requisition :59827
Opening Date: 10/27/2026
Closing Date: 11/12/2026
Agency: Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security
Class

Title:

EMERGENCY RESPONSE TELECOM (13543)
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,568 monthly;
Full Range $4,568- $6,133 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code:RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
Work Hours: TBD
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in office
Headquarter

Location:

2200 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, Illinois, 62703
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: EMA.Jobs

Position Overview: The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is seeking an Emergency Response Telecommunicator (ERT). ERTs perform a wide range of assigned tasks transmitting and receiving emergency and administrative messages via two-way radio concerning hazardous materials, nuclear power plant accidents, natural and manmade disasters, etc. using a multi-frequency, statewide radio base station system. The ideal candidate is quick to learn new technologies and has experience working in fast-paced and ever-changing environments.

Our employees work in an ever-changing environment that presents new challenges and rewarding results. If you are interested in joining our team…