Public Safety Telecommunicator

Advocate Health

Park Ridge, IL, US
Base: $21.85 - $32.80; bonus/equity: not specified...
Onsite
Monitor security systems
Situational awareness and threat management
Respond to alarms and incidents
Monitors and utilizes security systems, CCTV, visitor management, and alarm systems to detect emergencies and maintain situational awareness

Job Summary

  • Monitors and utilizes security systems, CCTV, visitor management, and alarm systems to detect emergencies and maintain situational awareness.
  • Receives emergency and non-emergency calls, evaluates incoming information, prioritizes calls, and dispatches Public Safety personnel.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards including competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, and educational assistance.

Matching Summary

Monitors and utilizes security systems, CCTV, visitor management, and alarm systems to detect emergencies and maintain situational awareness.

Salary

Base: $21.85 - $32.80; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Monitor security systems
  • Situational awareness and threat management
  • Respond to alarms and incidents
  • Dispatch public safety personnel
  • Operate communications equipment

Nice-to-have

  • Effective communication with stakeholders
  • Maintain confidentiality of information
  • Adapt to fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to work 24/7 operation

Key Requirements

  • APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator 1 certification within 12 months
  • 1 year responding to alarms
  • HS Diploma or GED
  • Type 35-40 wpm
  • Read, understand, and clearly speak English

Work Rights

Not specified

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