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
Full job descriptions are available on the Class Specifications page.
Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/D/V
Delaware County offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: health care, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), dental care, life insurance, pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave, and deferred compensation plans.

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