Franklin County Office of Emergency Management & Communications
Benton, Illinois
The Franklin County Office of Emergency Management & Communications (OEMC) is accepting applications for full-time and part-time 911 Telecommunicators.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Telecommunicator serves as a critical link between the public, public-safety agencies, and emergency responders throughout Franklin County.
Telecommunicators receive, prioritize, process, and disseminate emergency and non-emergency information and requests for service involving law enforcement, fire service, emergency medical services, emergency management, public works, utilities, animal control, and other agencies or services as assigned.
Duties include answering and processing 911 and administrative telephone calls; operating public-safety radio systems; dispatching and coordinating emergency responders; monitoring radio, telephone, camera, computer, and other communications systems; documenting incidents and responder activity; and processing information received from local, State, and Federal agencies.
Telecommunicators are expected to maintain situational awareness, exercise sound judgment, communicate clearly and professionally, accurately document information, maintain confidentiality, and comply with OEMC policies, procedures, protocols, and applicable laws and regulations.
This position operates in a 24-hour public-safety environment. Employees may be required to work days, evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and during emergencies or periods of increased operational activity.
FULL-TIME COMPENSATION
Starting Base Salary: $39,390.96 annually
Paid Lunch Periods & 14 Paid Holidays: $6,932.04 annually
Total Starting Annual Compensation: $46,323.00
Additional compensation may be available when applicable under Franklin County policies, collective bargaining agreements, or applicable law, including overtime and other authorized compensation.
FULL-TIME BENEFITS
Full-time employees are eligible for a benefits package that includes:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) participation
- $600 annual clothing allowance
- Paid holidays
- Paid lunch periods
- Training and professional-development opportunities
- Career advancement opportunities
Eligibility, employee contributions, coverage levels, leave benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment are governed by applicable Franklin County policies, benefit plans, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable law.
PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT
Applicants may also apply for part-time Telecommunicator positions by indicating their interest in part-time employment on the application.
Starting Pay: $18.00 per hour
Schedule: PRN / as needed
Part-time employees may be scheduled based upon operational and staffing needs. Benefits and other compensation, if applicable, are governed by Franklin County policy, applicable agreements, and law.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The position requires the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced public-safety communications environment and to manage multiple tasks and sources of information simultaneously.
Essential duties may include prolonged periods of sitting; continuous use of computers, telephone and radio equipment; listening to and understanding multiple communications sources; accurately entering information into computer systems; communicating clearly by telephone and radio; and maintaining concentration and professional composure during emergency, stressful, or emotionally difficult situations.
Franklin County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants must submit a completed Franklin County employment application and any additional materials required by OEMC.
Applicants for Telecommunicator positions may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment assessment and other components of the selection process.
Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include verification of qualifications, background investigation, and other job-related screening permitted by law.
Apply Online
Paper Application
Download Franklin County Employment Application
Completed paper applications may be submitted to:
Franklin County Office of Emergency Management & Communications
403 E. Main Street
Benton, Illinois 62812
Positions will remain open until filled.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Franklin County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable federal, State, and local law.
Employment decisions are made without unlawful discrimination based upon race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities and as otherwise required by law.
QUESTIONS OR REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE
Applicants who have questions regarding the position, application process, or who require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process may contact:
Director Ryan M. Buckingham
Franklin County Office of Emergency Management & Communications
403 E. Main Street
Benton, Illinois 62812
Phone: (618) 439-4362, Ext. 2000
Email: [email protected]
