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Boone County government offers a wide and diverse number of direct services to its residents, including law enforcement, correction and detention of law violators, support for the criminal justice system, direct health care, maintenance of essential records, highway maintenance, property assessments, courtroom operations, building and planning services, tax collection for other local governments, and election administration among others. From these many services come many opportunities for employment.
Boone County Government job application can be found here: Job Application
CURRENT OPENINGS:
911 Telecommunications Dispatcher
Full-time position answering 911 calls, data entry, dispatching police, fire and ambulance services. Applicants must be able to multi-task, work in a fast paced environment under stressful conditions, be computer and typing proficient, and be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Applicants must reside within 21 miles of the Belvidere/Boone County Public Safety Building in Belvidere, Illinois within 13 months of employment and have a high school diploma or G.E.D. Must be able to pass a typing test, written test, psychological test, and a thorough background investigation. Starting salary for this UAW Union position is $18.74 per hour with an excellent benefit package.
Applications may be obtained at the Boone County Sheriff's Office or printed out on-line at www.boonecountyil.org and must be returned or postmarked by November 20,2014, to the Boone County Sheriffs Office, 615 N. Main St., Belvidere, IL. 61008. Boone County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
APPOINTMENT VACANCIES:
BOONE COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK
One (1) vacancy for a term that will expire November 30, 2016
Interested parties are asked to send a letter and/or resume expressing your interest and qualifications to Boone County Board Chairman Bob Walberg, 1212 Logan Ave., Suite 102, Belvidere, IL 61008. Please respond by October 31, 2014 to assure being considered.
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