Henry County 911 / ETSB

10/22/2026

Our partners at the Kewanee Police Department are accepting applications to establish an eligibility list for their Police Department Telecommunicator position. One vacancy is currently anticipated and is expected to be filled from this list.

Telecommunicators are the first voice people hear on their worst day. They answer emergency and non-emergency calls and dispatch police, fire, and EMS throughout the community. If you’re calm under pressure, a strong multitasker, and want a career that makes a real difference, this could be the job for you.

💰 Starting salary: $49,590.19 annually

✅ Benefits include:

• IMRF retirement
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Uniform allowance

Applicants must be able to work days, evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐚𝐭 𝟓:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌

Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/223114649742153

You can also scan the QR code on the flyer or find the application under the Quick Links tab on the Kewanee Police Department website.

Position and testing details are available here:https://cms5.revize.com/revize/kewaneeillinois/Telecommunicator%20Testing%20Announcement%202026.pdf

Qualified applicants will receive additional testing information by email.

Please share with anyone who might be a great fit! 💙

𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘦𝘯𝘳𝘺 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘺 𝘌𝘛𝘚𝘉 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘦𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘧 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘒𝘦𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘦 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘋𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵. 𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘒𝘦𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘦 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘋𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘵 309-853-1911.

📢 Telecommunicator Testing Announcement 📢

The Kewanee Police Department is now accepting applications to establish an eligibility roster for Telecommunicator positions. One vacancy is currently anticipated and is expected to be filled from this eligibility list.

If you’re interested in serving your community as part of our public safety team, we encourage you to apply!

📱 Scan the QR code or use the link below to complete the initial application or follow the link below:

https://form.jotform.com/223114649742153

The application can also be found under the **Quick Links** tab on the Kewanee Police Department website.

Additional information regarding the position and testing process is available under **Quick Links** or by following this link:

https://cms5.revize.com/revize/kewaneeillinois/Telecommunicator%20Testing%20Announcement%202026.pdf?t=202610221237490

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years later, we remember 9/11, the lives that were lost, and the lives that were forever changed by the terrorist attacks on our country that morning.

We remember the 2,977 people who were taken from their families, friends, and communities. The people who went to work, boarded airplanes, and simply began an ordinary day that would become anything but ordinary.

We honor the 441 first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11, and our brothers and sisters who have died in the years since due to illnesses and injuries related to 9/11. The horrific scenes they saw unfolding that morning didn’t stop them from entering the towers, climbing the stairs, and putting the lives of others before their own.

We pay tribute to the 9-1-1 professionals who answered the calls that morning. They listened to the pleas for help from terrified callers, while consoling and talking them through impossible situations. They gathered critical information, dispatched help, and remained at their posts as an unprecedented attack unfolded in their city. They may not have been standing at Ground Zero, but they were an integral part of the response and they carry the voices of that day with them.

September 11 was one day. Its consequences have lasted 25 years and counting.

We will never forget.

08/13/2026

08/11/2026

MEDIA RELEASE from the Henry County, IL - Office of Emergency Management - OEM

Thank you to the Henry County OEM and all of our partner agencies and vendors for their quick response and actions today.

06/11/2026

🚨Our Area Has Been UPGRADED to a Level 4 (out of 5) for ALL Modes of Severe Weather Today. Storms Will Arrive in Multiple Rounds Through the Evening Hours.
Have Multiple Ways to Receive Warnings Today, and Don't Forget the Family Communications Plan!

04/29/2026

The Henry County (IL) Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) is accepting letters of interest to fill a current vacancy on the Board. This is a volunteer position with no salary or benefits offered.

The ETSB is responsible for the oversight, planning, and continued advancement of Henry County’s 911 system, supporting reliable emergency communications for residents, first responders, and public safety agencies countywide.

ETSB members serve four (4) year terms. This appointment will fill the remainder of a vacant term expiring on November 30, 2026, with the potential for renomination to the Board at that time. This Board position is open to any individual who resides in Henry County or works for an Emergency Services agency within Henry County.

Interested individuals are invited to submit a letter of interest outlining their qualifications, experience, and interest in serving on the ETSB. Letters of interest should be submitted to the 911 System Director via email at [email protected] and must be received no later than Friday, May 22, 2026 at 5:00pm.

Letters of interest will be forwarded to the ETSB for consideration. Following a review by the ETSB of qualified submissions, a nomination will be forwarded to the Henry County Board Chair for consideration. ETSB members are appointed by the Henry County Board Chair with the advice and consent of the Henry County Board.

Thank you for your interest in serving Henry County and supporting the continued success of its 911 system.

04/13/2026

This week, we proudly recognize and celebrate all of the incredible Public Safety Telecommunicators in Henry County during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

Behind every emergency response is a calm, steady voice answering the call, gathering information, providing pre-arrival instructions, and ensuring help is on the way. Our telecommunicators are the first, first responders, providing lifesaving guidance, compassion, and professionalism in moments that matter most.

Their work is often unseen, but never unappreciated. The strength it takes to handle difficult calls, the dedication to serve others, and the commitment to excellence each and every day make a lasting impact on our community.

To our Public Safety Telecommunicators at the Henry County Sheriffs Office, Kewanee Police Department, and Geneseo, Illinois Police Department: thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your unwavering dedication to keeping our residents safe. We are grateful for you not just this week, but every day.

04/03/2026

SCAM ALERT

We have been made aware of a fraudulent notice circulating by text message, email, and other means claiming to be from the “State of Illinois” regarding traffic violations and unpaid fines. It’s fake! Don’t be fooled. Spread the word!

03/30/2026

Looking for a new and exciting career? Come work with us! The Henry County Sheriffs Office is now hiring 911 Telecommunicators.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for Telecommunicator until April 21, 2026 @ 4pm. Excellent benefits include health, dental & life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation, starting salary $51,396.80 ($24.71/hour), with anniversary and contractual raises, and IMRF pension (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)

We accept lateral transfers and can honor up to 10 years of prior service for those that meet the criteria. Starting salary with 10+ years qualifying experience $62,628.80 ($30.11/hour)

Applications may be obtained from the Henry County Sheriff’s Office @ 311 W Center St Cambridge, IL or download an application from: www. henrycty.com (Sheriff’s Office, then to Employment). Additional information may be obtained by calling 309-937-3614. Testing is required for applicants. Test date to be announced at a later date. Laterals are exempt from testing.