Communications Officer

Overview

University of Dayton is hiring a Communications Officer. The Communications Officer acts as the primary link between community members and officers by answering calls, prioritizing incidents, dispatching personnel, coordinating emergency responses, and managing communications and security systems to ensure campus safety.

• Manage communication between community members and police, fire, and emergency medical services.
• Answer and prioritize calls for assistance and assign appropriate personnel to respond.
• Operate alarm and security systems, computer aided dispatch, and Law Enforcement Automated Data Systems.
• Coordinate all radio traffic related to public safety operations.
• Responsibilities involve supporting University of Dayton Police Officers and Communication Officers Association.

• Pass Public Safety background check, polygraph examination, and obtain LEADS and CCH certification within 30 days of employment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; must be at least 18 years old.
• Typing proficiency; strong written and spoken English communication skills; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Preferred experience includes prior public safety dispatching and high-volume data entry.
• Employment requires authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.