They Lyons Township Area Communications Center (LTACC) is accepting applications for a full-time 9-1-1 Telecommunicator. LTACC is a consolidated 9-1-1 communications center serving the Villages of La Grange, La Grange Park, Western Springs, and the City of Countryside. LTACC is a 24-hour, seven day per week operation located in La Grange, IL.
This position is responsible for receiving and dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls for service across the four member communities. Telecommunicators perform computer data entry, forward telephone calls, and answer general questions from the public. They must maintain knowledge of current communication policies and procedures and state, national, and local dispatch standards.
Essential qualifications are: High school diploma or equivalent; the ability to think and act quickly and calmly in emergency situations without immediate supervision; the capability to handle multiple tasks without error; strong analytical abilities and excellent written and oral communication skills. Prior public safety dispatch experience is preferred but not required.
The starting salary for this position is $48,054 with an excellent benefits package.
Applications are available online via TheBlueLine.com and must be submitted by September 8, 2021 to:
Jim Moldenhauer, Interim Executive Director Lyons Township Area Communications Center 304 W. Burlington Avenue La Grange, IL 60525 jmoldenhauer@ltacc.org (708) 215-3586
Job Description
LTACC Application for Employment