Telecommunicator I Recruitment Information Meeting
On Tuesday, April 12, 2022, METCAD hosted an information meeting for people interested in learning more about the position of Telecommunicator I. This event was an opportunity for potential applicants to develop an understanding of the METCAD structure, the responsibilities and expectations of being a Telecommunicator, and the hiring process. The presentation covered a variety […]
NSD Helps Spread the Word About METCAD 9-1-1 Career Opportunities
The Neighborhood Services Department (NSD) shared information on the Telecommunicator hiring process at METCAD 9-1-1 with 121 registered neighborhood group leaders. These leaders represent 44 registered groups consisting of thousands of Champaign households. Sharing information through our registered neighborhood groups is an easy way to get information to many residents quickly. City departments and community […]
METCAD 9-1-1 CELEBRATES NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATOR WEEK APRIL 10-16
METCAD 9-1-1 is celebrating April 10-16, 2022, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. This week is celebrated annually and honors the thousands of men and women around the world who respond to emergency calls, dispatch emergency professionals and equipment, and render life-saving assistance to those in need. In 2021, the METCAD 9-1-1 Dispatch Center answered […]
Telecommunicator I Virtual Information Meeting
On September 16, 2021, staff from METCAD and the Human Resources Departments hosted a virtual information meeting about the Telecommunicator I recruitment process. These events transitioned to a virtual format in 2020 due to the pandemic to ensure the safety of presenters and attendees. This was the fifth information meeting to be hosted virtually during […]
METCAD 9-1-1 Holding Information Session to Discuss Career Opportunities for Emergency Dispatchers
METCAD 9-1-1 invites anyone looking for a rewarding job helping others to attend an upcoming Virtual Information Session to discuss career opportunities as a Telecommunicator, or Emergency Dispatcher. The Information Session will be held via Zoom at 6:00 pm on September 16, 2021. To pre-register for this event, or to learn more about the Telecommunicator […]
METCAD 9-1-1 Celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week – April 11-17
METCAD 9-1-1 is celebrating April 11-17, 2021, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. This week, sponsored by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International is celebrated annually and honors the thousands of men and women who respond to emergency calls, dispatch emergency professionals and equipment, and render life-saving assistance to the world’s citizens. In […]