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Part-Time Alarm Board Operator

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DU-COMM

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$56,409 Salary, Part-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 4 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/2/2026

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Job Description

Part-Time Alarm Board Operator
DU-COMM - 3.5
Wheaton, IL Job Details Part-time $23.80 - $30.44 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Paid time off Uniform allowance Employee assistance program Life insurance
Qualifications Typing Full Job Description Job Title:
Alarm Board Operator [Part-Time]
ONLINE APPLICATIONS ONLY AT
http://www.ducomm.org/careers/ DU-COMM is the largest consolidated 9-1-1 communications center within the State of Illinois and located in Wheaton at our newer state-of-the-art facility. DU-COMM was formed as an intergovernmental agency for emergency communications back in 1975. DU-COMM is a 24 hour, 7 day a week operation serving 45 Police/Fire/EMS agencies throughout most of DuPage County. DU-COMM processes over 1.2 million calls per year and dispatches over 780,000 incidents per year. DuPage Public Safety Communications (DU-COMM) seeks to hire and train an Alarm Board Operator for our 9-1-1 center. This position is part-time, 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday, non-union, and eligible for IMRF pension participation.
Position Summary:
Alarm Board Operator job duties include monitoring and processing incoming burglar and fire alarms, handling phone calls from business owners, alarm companies, member agencies, citizens, and completing clerical work related to the alarm system. Must achieve and maintain LEADS Certification All other duties as assigned or per operational need.
Hours/Schedule:
In-person position only, remote work is not an option Part-Time, 30 hours per week, possibly 0700 to 1300 shift
Pay Rate:
Starting pay rate is $23.80 per hour, FLSA exempt. The pay range for the Part-Time Alarm Board Operator position is $23.80 - $30.44 per hour, depending upon qualifications Annual increases include a May 1st COLA increase plus an anniversary Step increase.
Benefits:
Eligible to participate in IMRF by maintaining over 20 hours average per week; IMRF includes pension, retirement savings, disability, and life insurance benefits This position does not include any health insurance benefits Eligible to purchase supplemental life insurance benefits Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with wellness, personal, and family support Accrual of paid time off (PTO) based on hours worked after training is complete Employer-provided uniform tops and allowance Onsite Fitness Room, full kitchen, employee lounge, quiet room, nursing mothers room, and more How to
Apply:
All applications must be done online into our Paycom Applicant Tracking system through https://www.ducomm.org/careers/ under the Current Openings tab for Alarm Board Operator, then "
CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE
". All new hires must complete a psychological assessment, polygraph test, police background investigation, fingerprinting, drug testing, and basic physical including vision and hearing testing. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Email questions to .
APPLY FOR A REWARDING CAREER IN PUBLIC SAFETY TODAY!
Minimum Qualifications :
Applicants must be able to accurately type at least 35 wpm Attention to detail and multi-tasking are essential Strong interpersonal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Police, Fire, EMS, or alarm monitoring experience Knowledge of public safety communications systems Experience with multi-line telephone equipment Computer/data entry experience View further details including a link to the full job description of essential functions and requirements on DU-COMM's Careers site at: https://www.ducomm.org/careers/ or
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- Alarm Board Operator