The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is currently taking applications for the position of Telecommunicator to fill immediate openings. Deadline for applications is 12:00 p.m. on November 30, 2022, for all new applicants. Lateral applicants are encouraged to apply year-round. All new applicants must attend a testing date, which will be determined in the near future.
Testing includes a general education exam based on multitasking, reading comprehension, listening skills, problem solving, and prioritizing.
Qualifications:
- Age: Minimum of 18 years of age
- Education: High school diploma or GED
- Experience: No prior experience required
- Driver’s License: Applicant must possess a valid driver’s license
- Candidates must have accurate typing skills and a clear speaking voice
- Candidates must have the ability to multi-task and react quickly and calmly in a high stress environment
Starting pay is currently $26.63 per hour, with paid holidays, sick time after 6 months, and paid vacation after one year. Major medical, dental and life insurance offered by the County for the employee and dependents.
To qualify for lateral employment, an individual must be hired after being continuously employed for 24 months at another Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). Laterals qualify for up to 5 years of equivalency pay, upon successful completion of the field training program.
*Benefits subject to change and are dependent upon the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Applications for Telecommunicators can be found at: https://www.mchenrysheriff.org/telecommunicator-application/