Radio Dispatcher

State of Ohio; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000

Overtime opportunities

Referral bonuses up to $4,000

Job summary

The State of Ohio seeks a Radio Dispatcher to monitor radio activity, dispatch agency personnel and police, and log emergency calls at the Veterans Services facility in Sandusky. The role includes issuing IDs, handling switchboard calls, and coordinating with multiple safety agencies.

This full-time position offers overtime opportunities, tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 annually, and potential referral bonuses. Start at $21.48/hour with periodic pay increases.

Qualifications

• Formal education that includes reading, writing & speaking English.

Responsibilities

• Monitors all radio activity & operates police/OH Veterans Home radio system to dispatch agency personnel & police & safety personnel to all emergency calls.
• Dispatches medical transportation drivers when resident Transport Dispatch Worker is unavailable.
• Logs all emergency/dispatch calls.
• Answers agency switchboard and directs calls to departments & residents.
• Operates emergency phones & general police lines when officers are not on station.
• Relays information to police and safety personnel and coordinates location of residents.
• Monitors all systems at Central Monitoring Console area and coordinates dispatches.
• Monitors MARCS radio traffic with OSHP and other agencies.
• Notifies staff of secure care unit resident activity and emergency advisories.
• Issues completed ID badges and logs requests for badges and keys.

Skills

Dispatch

Communications

Fire & EMS

Law Enforcement

Veteran Services

Attention to Detail

Verbal Communication

Confidentiality

Situational Awareness

Education

English reading/writing/speaking

Job description

Job Description - Radio Dispatcher (260006QM)

Organization

Agency Contact Name and Information : Hailey Ivory, [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Sep 21, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Veteran Services - Sandusky 3416 Columbus Avenue Sandusky 44870

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Erie County-Sandusky

Compensation : $21.48/hr

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours : 1400 - 2200

Union : OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Dispatch

Technical Skills : Communications, Dispatch, Fire & EMS, Law Enforcement, Veteran Services

Professional Skills : Attention to Detail, Responsiveness, Situational Awareness, Verbal Communication, Confidentiality

Agency Overview

It is our honor and privilege to provide comfort and care to Ohio's heroes — wartime veterans from all across the state and all branches of service.

WHO ARE WE?

The Ohio Veterans Homes, part of Ohio Department of Veterans Services, are trauma-informed care long-term care focused on providing excellent care to Ohio’s Veterans. The Veteran Homes provide direct nursing home care at facilities in Sandusky and Georgetown as well as domiciliary living to qualified veterans in Sandusky. We aim to maintain an inclusive work environment and commit ourselves to develop talented, inclusive, and dedicated employees.

To learn more about us, visit https://dvs.ohio.gov/what-we-do/work-at-odvs

Job Description

ALL THE GOOD STUFF!

• Starting Hourly Pay: $21.48 with multiple pay increases over your first years of service
• Multiple pay increases over your years of service
• Longevity increases start at your fifth year and grows as long as you stay with the State of Ohio
• Overtime opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 annually
• Potential for up to $4,000 in referral bonuses

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Monitors all radio activity & operates police/ Ohio Veterans Home radio system to dispatch agency personnel & police & safety personnel to all emergency calls
• Dispatches medical transportation drivers when resident Transport Dispatch Worker is unavailable
• Logs all emergency/dispatch calls
• Calls emergency pages (e.g., code yellow, blue, C, grey, red/white/blue)
• Answers agency switchboard (“0”); directs incoming & in-house calls to departments & residents
• Answers all emergency phones & general police when officer is not on stations
• Answers transportation phonewhen resident dispatcher is unavailable
• Takes messages for police & safety personnel when they are not available.
• Serves as access control checkpoint at Police Department front counter
• Monitors all systems at OVH Police Department Central Monitoring Console area for unusual events & dispatches police to troubled/elopement area &/or relays information to police & safety personnel & assists police in coordinating location of resident
• Monitors all fire alarm systems for alarm & generator displays & all other environmental, fire, health, safety & severe weather warning devices & controls at central monitoring console area
• Monitors state Multi-Agency Radio Communications (i.e., MARCS) radio traffic with Ohio State Highway Patrol (i.e., OSHP)
• Monitors roam alert system & notifies floor staff of secure care unit resident activity
• Monitors after-hours call-offs; Relays all advisories & warning to all areas of agency.
• Takes requests for agency ID badges & parking permits from walk-in customers; (e.g., maintains log of requests & submits to appropriate police personnel for processing
• Issues completed ID badges to customers making annotations in log relative to issued badges & briefings); Issues keys

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) &Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

• Formal education that includes reading, writing & speaking English.
• -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualification For Employment noted above.
• Job Skills: Dispatch,Communications, Law Enforcement, Veteran Services, Fire & EMS,Basic Documentation,Confidentiality, Verbal Communication, Responsiveness, Attention to Detail, Situational Awareness

Supplemental Information

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.The applicant is required to provide details of minimum qualifications on the application form. Failure to do so will prohibit consideration of the applicant.New hires agree to participate in the State of Ohio Direct Deposit of Paycheck Program per Section 124.151(B) of the Ohio Revised Code.

Unless otherwise required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be set at the lowest rate of the salary range with gradual increases after completing probation and following successful annual performance evaluations.

The final applicant selected for this position may be required to submit to urinalysis prior to an appointment to test for illegal drug use. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year (not applicable to current state employees).

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal records check as required by Section 3721.121 of the Ohio Revised Code. Applicants who have been convicted of or pleaded guilty to any of the offenses listed in 3721.121 (C)(1)(a) may be excluded from consideration.

In accordance with the Ohio Revised Code Section 125.151 (B), all employees whose employment commenced on or after June 5, 2002, and is paid by a warrant issued by the Auditor ofState, must have his or her compensation directly deposited in the institution of their choice.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.