I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Illinois State Police (Pontiac, IL) in Nov 2018
Interview
Panel of 4 Telecommunicator Specialists questioning you on your knowledge of radio systems, multi tasking, high stress situations. Job experience/computer knowledge. Read an ISPERN from a district. Prioritize pending calls in order
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How did you react to a high stress situation?
What is the most difficult thing you've dealt with in your adult life?