Join the WSCDC Team
WSCDC is an equal-opportunity employer. We are always looking for dedicated professionals to join our team. Please review the position announcements and application materials below.
9-1-1 Telecommunicator
Position Type: Full-Time
Description: Join our team as a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator. You'll be the first voice people hear in an emergency, coordinating rapid response for police, fire, and medical services.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- Typing speed of at least 35 WPM
- Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Background check and psychological evaluation required
Why Join WSCDC?
Make a Difference
Be part of a team that saves lives every single day.
Professional Team
Work with dedicated, trained professionals in a supportive environment.
Training & Development
Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Equal Opportunity
WSCDC is committed to equal employment opportunities for all.
Mission Statement
To provide professional and compassionate 9-1-1 dispatch services in a fiscally responsible manner to the residents, visitors, and businesses of the communities served by the West Suburban Consolidated Dispatch Center.
WSCDC History
The West Suburban Consolidated Dispatch Center (WSCDC) was formed in May of 2002 when the Oak Park and River Forest 9-1-1 dispatch centers merged. In 2004, the Village of Elmwood Park joined the center. In November of 2014, WSCDC began answering calls for service and dispatching the Park Ridge Police Department. In May of 2017 WSCDC began answering calls for service and dispatching for the Forest Park Police and Fire Department.
Governance
WSCDC is compliant with Part 725 of Title 83 of the Illinois Administrative Code and is authorized to operate a 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone Number System and promote the awareness of the system to all potential users.