Employment Opportunities

Are you interested in a career opportunity that offers tuition assistance for yourself and dependents, great benefits package, stable campus environment, and more? Join the University of Dayton's Public Safety department as a Communications Officer!

The Communication Officer is the primary communication link between community members and officers providing assistance. The Communication Officers 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 Communication Officer 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. The Communication Officer must have strong interpersonal communication skills as he or she is often the critical link for Public Safety operations.

High school graduate or equivalency.
Must be 21 years of age.
Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position.
Must pass normal entrance, background check, polygraph examination, and testing procedures at hiring date.
Must type with accuracy using a computer keyboard.
Must have clear speaking voice and excellent telephone skills.
Must demonstrate ability to accurately and rapidly handle multiple skills simultaneously.
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.
Must satisfactorily complete all elements of department's six month training period.

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.

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

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.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.