Police Telecommunicator

University of Illinois Chicago Police Department

Contact Information

Address

University of Illinois Chicago Police Department

943 W. Maxwell Street

Chicago, IL 60608

Website

• police.uic.edu
  
  

Position Information

Application Deadline

• 10/30/26
  
  

Salary

• Starting: $26.10/hour
  
  

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits.

This Includes

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid time Off
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
  
  

Position Details

Our University Police Department is continuously seeking qualified Police Telecommunicators to join our team.

The Police Telecommunicator receives, interprets and processes calls regarding emergency and non-emergency situations to appropriate and/or supporting agencies that includes: UIH Hospital Security, University Police, University Facilities, Fire/EMS and Chicago Police Department. Police Telecommunicators work under general supervision of higher level personnel.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Receives and interprets in-coming calls regarding complaints, inquires and reports of emergency and non-emergency situations: logs, coordinates, disseminates and maintains records of messages.
• Operate and monitor access control system, surveillance videos, public safety app and the University fire/security alarm system; dispatches firefighters or police officers as necessary or dispatch police, fire/EMS as necessary.
• Creation, modification, and cancellation of LEADS files.
• May notify of local weather warning system and broadcast severe weather notices as directed.
• Control access to police station by requiring proper identification for visitors.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications Required

• No record of conviction of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude
• High School diploma or equivalent
  
  

To Apply

For fullest consideration:

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Please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

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