From the Sheriff:
Now Accepting Applications for Telecommunicator
McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is currently taking applications for the position of Telecommunicator.
Deadline for applications is 11:59 p.m. on March 31, 2025, for all new applicants. Lateral applicants are encouraged to apply year-round. All new applicants must attend a testing date, which will be held on Saturday, April 26 at 8:00 a.m.
Qualifications:
- Age: Minimum of 18 years of age
- Education: High school diploma or GED
- Experience: No prior experience required
- Driver’s License: Applicant must possess a valid driver’s license
- Candidates must have accurate typing skills and a clear speaking voice
- Candidates must have the ability to multi-task and react quickly and calmly in a high-stress environment
The mandatory testing includes a general education exam based on multitasking, reading comprehension, listening skills, problem solving, and prioritizing. Testing will be held Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to ~11:00 a.m. at the McHenry County Regional Training Center, located at 655 Village Hall Drive in Cary. Doors will open at 7:45 a.m. and shut promptly at 8:00 a.m. Please bring a photo ID.
Starting pay is currently $30.67 per hour, with paid holidays, sick time and vacation. Major medical, dental and life insurance offered by the County for the employee and dependents.
To qualify for lateral employment, an individual must be hired after being continuously employed for 24 months at another Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). Laterals qualify for up to 5 years of equivalency pay, upon successful completion of the field training program.
Applications for Telecommunicators can be found here.
