Job Description
Northeastern offers a rewarding working environment for our students and employees. Our faculty and staff are smart, dedicated people who work to create an excellent urban university experience for bright and motivated students.
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Watch Commander, receives requests for emergency and non-emergency services (requests may be in person, via telephone, via radio network or via other electronic means). Obtain sufficient information to determine the appropriate University Police response, and if emergency or administrative action needs to be taken.**Testing Date: Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will advance to the State University Civil Service Knowledge Test, which will be administered on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Northeastern Illinois University. Eligible candidates will receive an email from HR with testing information.**
Job Description:
Receive and interpret all requests for service in person or telephone calls to the University Police department including citizen complaints, inquiries and reports of emergency and nonemergency situations; with the responsibility of transferring calls, taking messages or dispatching personnel as necessary.
Monitor multiple police and campus based radio frequencies with responsibility of receiving and transmitting information regarding safety and well-being of officers and citizens; responding to officer’s request for information and providing additional assistance as necessary.
Utilize and monitor the Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS) for messages directed to this department and make entries and request for data as requested by officers in the field and the Watch Commander.
Responsible for maintaining LEADS files according to LEADS user agreement.
Responsible for gathering, maintaining, entering and retrieving data, calls for service and other officer activity into the department’s computerized records management system.
Operate multiple records management systems; university owned as well as other law enforcement related systems, entering or retrieving data as necessary.
Process and/or prepare routine police and departmental documents and records.
Monitor and audit security/fire alarm systems, video surveillance systems and emergency communication systems, dispatching officers as needed and contacting outside agencies for emergency response when necessary.
Monitor local weather warning system and make notification of severe weather notices as needed.
Inspect for operability all telecommunications systems used with the responsibility of recognizing and reporting malfunctions.
Assist visitors to campus via telephone or in person, with directions to the campus or other university offices or events.
Provide information to the university community via the university’s primary notification system, about fire alarms, and all emergencies on the campus including information on inclement weather.
Control access to restricted areas of police station by requiring proper identification and/or escort.
Issue and inventory all control keys, patrol key rings, radios and other equipment at the beginning of and during each shift.
Issue and record use of all master keys.
Occasionally assist in the training of student or replacement telecommunications operators, interns or other designated personnel.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimal Qualifications:
1. No record of conviction of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude.
2. High school diploma or equivalent.
Work Schedule:
The Police Telecommunicators can be assigned to work shifts 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Shift assignments can be:
1st Watch - 10 p.m. - 6 a.m.
2nd Watch - 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.
3rd Watch - 2 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Location: NEIU Main Campus (5500 North St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625)
Setting: Police Telecommunicator is an on campus position, not eligible for Hybrid or Remote work.
Testing Date: Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will advance to the State University Civil Service Knowledge Test, which will be administered on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Northeastern Illinois University. Eligible candidates will receive an email from HR with testing information.
This position requires a background check.
Salary Range
$18.62/hour
Benefits
University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). Please visit our Employee Benefits page to learn more about our comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision benefits, sick and vacation days, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System.
Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as other qualified individuals. Northeastern Illinois University's positions are contingent upon the University's receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation.