05/27/2026
The Whiteside County Sheriff's Merit Commission is currently accepting applications for:
9-1-1 Dispatcher/Telecommunicator
Full-time
Salary: $25.04/hour
Applicants must have or pass the following requirements:
1. Must be 18 years of age at time of application and provide proof of birth date with applications.
2. High School Diploma or G.E.D. certificate required.
3. Must have at least 20/50 binocular vision without glasses; correctable to 20/20 with glasses and shall not be color blind.
4. Must pass background check which will include polygraph and psychological examination; physical and drug screening.
Education, expertise and skills will be considered in screening the application for testing.
The testing for the list will be as follows: Written test (with credit given for military service if copy of DD214 form is provided at the time of application).
Telecommunicator job duties include answering 911 phones, transmitting vital information to emergency personnel via the radio, relaying information via the Computer-Aided Dispatch terminal, and answering non-emergency lines.
The position supports a 24-hour, 7 day a week operation and applicants must have the desire and ability to work any shift, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Fast paced;
Flexibility;
Split ear and multi-tasking;
Type accurately with a speed of at least 40 WPM
Applicants must be able to pass a background check, polygraph exam, drug screen, physical and hearing test.
A career as a TC might be right for you if:
You crave a fast paced multi-tasking position that will test your skills and abilities;
You are looking for a rewarding career where you can help someone every day.
Heath Insurance and Retirement benefits included.
Applications must be picked up in person at the Whiteside County Law Enforcement Center, 400 N Cherry St., Morrison, IL -OR- printed from the County's website www.whiteside.org under Documents & Forms. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
