Communications Officer

University of Dayton; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Dayton seeks a dispatcher to serve as the primary communication link between community members and officers in Dayton, OH. You will answer calls, record information, assign responders, and coordinate police, fire, and EMS responses.

You will operate alarm systems and data systems including CAD, LEADS, and CCH, while maintaining radio communications. Applicants must pass a public safety background check and polygraph, and LEADS/CCH certification within 30 days of employment,

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to type accurately to support police operations.
• Clear written and spoken English communication.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Answer calls for assistance and prioritize them.
• Record pertinent information and assign personnel.
• Coordinate the response of police, fire and EMS personnel.
• Operate alarm and security systems and internal/external data systems (CAD, LEADS, CCH).
• Coordinate radio traffic and support responding officers.

Skills

Typing speed

Written English communication

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

LEADS

CCH

CAD systems

Job description

Job No: 504066
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: University of Dayton Police Officers Association, University of Dayton Communication Officers Association
Department: Public Safety - 800152
Pay Grade: I - Non Exempt (Public Safety)
Advertised: November 13, 2026
Applications close: December 03, 2026

Position Summary:

Position Summary: The dispatcher is the primary communication link between community members and officers providing assistance. The dispatcher answers calls for assistance, prioritizes these calls, obtains and records pertinent information, assigns personnel to respond, coordinates the response of police, fire, and emergency medical services personnel, and assists responding personnel with support information. The dispatcher is responsible for all telephone and personal requests for service, operation of all alarm and security systems, operation of internal and external data systems including computer aided dispatching and the Law Enforcement Automated Data Systems, and coordination of all radio traffic. Must pass Public Safety background check and polygraph examination prior to hiring date. Must pass Ohio Law Enforcement Automated Data System (LEADS) and Computerized Criminal History (CCH) certification requirements within thirty days of employment and maintain certification throughout employment.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school graduate or equivalency.
Must be 18 years of age.
Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position such as manual dexterity, flexibility, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching and standing.
Must have visual acuity and normal color perception to accurately interpret signals and information from multiple computer screens.
Must type with accuracy using a computer keyboard at a rate sufficient to support department police operations. Must demonstrate strong ability to communicate clearly in written English.
Must demonstrate ability to accurately and rapidly handle multiple skills simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

Previous Public safety dispatching experience.
Strong interpersonal communication skills as he or she is often the critical link for Public Safety operations.
Demonstrate strong ability to communicate clearly in spoken English.
Strong data entry or other high volume computer keying experience

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Closing Statement:

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.

• Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater) 1

Locations

• Dayton, OH 1

Categories

• University of Dayton Communication Officers Association 1
• University of Dayton Police Officers Association 1