Communications Dispatcher

Salary

$28.00 - $34.03 Hourly

Location

Delaware, OH

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2601363

Department

Sheriff's Office

Opening Date

10/08/2026

Closing Date

10/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

OPBA

Objectives

This process will establish an eligibility list to fill potential future Communications Dispatcher vacancies.

Incumbent is responsible for dispatching calls for service to deputies and other Law Enforcement Agencies within Delaware County, receiving calls from the public and public safety communication tasks involving the receipt and transmission of non-emergency and 911 emergency calls, security alarms, operating the communications teletype, computers, the communications telephone system, fields media inquiries and maintaining a radio log. Incumbent reports to the Communications Supervisor.

Job Standards

Completion of a secondary education or equivalent. Must have a valid Ohio driver's license and a clean criminal record. LEADS / NCIC operator certification. Work involves moderately complex, relatively standardized tasks, processes and operations following established laws and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Operates base and two - way radio systems and dispatches calls;
• Operates computer, related software and equipment;
• Operates communications teletype;
• Monitors other State and Local radio bands;
• Maintains radio log;
• Monitors Delaware County 911;
• Fields media inquiries;
• Researches and verifies license plate and social security numbers;

Supplemental Information

Complete job description is available on the Class Specifications page.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates who have previously applied must wait at least one year from their most recent interview to be eligible for re-interview.

Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/D/V

Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/D/V