ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TELECOMMUNICATOR TRAINEE

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Job Requisition ID: 59207 
Opening Date: 10/15/2026
Closing Date: 11/02/2026
Agency: Illinois State Police
Class Title: ISP TELECOMMUNICATOR TRAINEE (21905) 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,747 monthly; Full Range $4,747 - $6,446 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
Number of Vacancies: 4
Bargaining Unit Code: RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: 
Work Hours: Indeterminate
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in office
Headquarter Location: 801 S 7th St, Springfield, Illinois, 62703
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: ISP.JobPostings@illinois.gov

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

 

Position Overview:

The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Statewide 9-1-1 is seeking a detail‑oriented and service‑focused Telecommunicator Trainee to join our team. The Telecommunicator Trainee participates in a six‑ to twelve‑month training program to develop core skills in State Police telecommunications. The trainee learns communication protocols, FCC regulations, radio and teletype operations, and ISP computer systems through classroom instruction, demonstrations, and on‑the‑job training. Responsibilities include updating manuals, maintaining files, and entering operational data. The position also involves attending meetings and workshops to support development toward full telecommunicator proficiency. ISP encourages all those who qualify to apply!

 

 

The Illinois State Police offers a robust benefit package including:

  • Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
  • 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave.
  • Pension Plan
  • Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs.
  • Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually.
  • Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service.
  • Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date.
  • Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually.

 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger and something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule and flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Essential Functions

  • Under immediate supervision, participates in an agency sponsored training program for a period of six to twelve months in State Police telecommunications applications designed to develop familiarization with State Police telecommunication procedures and practices and the usage of two-way radio, teletype devices and computer equipment.
  • Receives on-the-job formal and/or informal orientation in training to acquaint the employee with the duties and responsibilities of the telecommunicator position and the interpretation of Illinois State Police (ISP) communications procedures, Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations, and the ISP computer system.
  • Attends classes, listens to instructors, observes visual demonstrations, takes notes, and studies course material.
  • Inserts updates into operational manuals. Maintains files, inputs arrests, warnings, and motorist assist documents into a centralized computer database.
  • Attends and participates in staff meetings, conferences, workshops, and other activities which provide meaningful learning experiences.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within scope of duties.