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University of Dayton

Communications Officer

🇺🇸 Dayton, OH

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Communications

🗓️ October 15th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Dayton is hiring a Communications Officer. The role involves acting as the primary communication link between community members and emergency personnel, managing calls for assistance, coordinating police, fire, and emergency medical responses, and operating communication systems including computer-aided dispatch and radio traffic.

Highlights
  • Manage and prioritize emergency calls and provide assistance to community members and officers.
  • Operate alarm and security systems, internal and external data systems, including Law Enforcement Automated Data Systems.
  • Coordinate response efforts of police, fire, and medical services and manage all radio traffic.
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 21 years old.
  • Required to pass background checks, polygraph exams, and typing proficiency tests.
  • Must possess clear speaking voice and excellent telephone communication skills.
  • Must obtain and maintain Ohio LEADS and Computerized Criminal History certification within 30 days of employment.
  • Preferred experience includes previous public safety dispatching and strong data entry skills.
  • Responsible for completing a six-month departmental training period.
  • Provides critical communication support within the University’s Public Safety department.