Public Safety Telecommunicator/Jailer

What You Will Earn:
The anticipated starting hourly rate for this position is $29.28 (Step 1) -$31.67 (Step 3)/hour depending on experience. With a full future earning potential of $29.28 (Step 1) - $40.08 (Step 9)/hour ($60,902.40 - $83,366.40 annually). This position is a full-time 40 hours per week and eligible for full-time county BENEFITS PACKAGE.
• Starting pay $29.28/hr + $.75 evening and $1.75 night shift differential.
• 4 Weeks of PTO in your first year
• Full benefits package, Uniform allowance, PERA, Retirement Plan, Additional holiday check equaling 120 hrs pay
• Up to 9% incremental longevity increases
• Overtime opportunities
• Paid training and certifications
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Job Summary:
This position has two primary responsibilities: 911 Dispatching and Jailer. 911 Dispatchers/Public Safety Telecommunicators (PST) receive and prioritize all emergency and non-emergency requests for service. PST communicate with service providers to ensure community and public safety. Each PST acts as an Emergency Medical dispatcher in medical calls, as a crisis negotiator in mental health and suicidal calls as well as domestic assault calls until law enforcement arrives on the scene. Works frequently alone and must make quick decisions without direct supervision. The PST’s operate 24/7 including nights, weekends, and holiday shifts. All activities involve the use of computer technology, which requires a high level of accuracy, concentration, attention to detail, multi-tasking, and independent judgment. When acting as the Jailer, duties include, but are not limited to, supervising the health and well-being of inmates, conducting well-being checks, serving meals, and attending to all medical needs, including dispersing medication. The Jailer is accountable for tracking inmate movements and providing timely and accurate reports.

Cook County’s employees are part of an innovative team committed to supporting community through quality public service. We offer rewarding career opportunities with great benefits in one of the most beautiful places in the world.