Job Description

The City of Bucyrus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applications for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information or any other legally protected status.

Job Classification: Part-Time/Full-time Police Communication Operator/Dispatcher

The City of Bucyrus, Ohio is currently looking to hire a part-time/full-time Police Communication Operator/Dispatcher. Applications will be available beginning October 6, 2025. Interested candidates must fill out a Bucyrus Police Department application and return the completed application to the Bucyrus Police Department no later than November 7, 2025. The written test will be held on November 16, 2025 at Bucyrus City Hall Council Chambers, 500 S. Sandusky Ave., Bucyrus, Ohio 44820.

Bucyrus City Hall

500 S Sandusky Ave

Bucyrus, OH 44820

 

Description: Receives telephone calls, 911 calls and radio messages, and transmits voice radio messages to appropriate police, fire and city service personnel.

Salary Information: Starting $23.42 hourly to $28.50 hourly top salary under current scale. Lateral transfers rate determined based on experience.

Benefit Information: Health, Prescription, Dental and Vision. Longevity pay, Vacation, holidays and personal leave. Ohio Public Employees retirement system. Uniform allowance and training provided.

 

Job Information: Please note: Applicants for this position are REQUIRED to pick up and return a completed Dispatcher application.

 

Applications can be obtained at:

BUCYRUS POLICE DEPARTMENT

500 SOUTH SANDUSKY AVE.

BUCYRUS, OHIO 44820

 

Applications can be downloaded at:

 

ALL APPLICATIONS ARE REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED IN PERSON AT THE BUCYRUS POLICE DEPARTMENT.

 

Applications are due by end of day on November 10 ^th .

Department Overview: Bucyrus has a progressive and pro-active department in a hard-working Midwestern, small town, family-oriented community. Bucyrus is a small town in the middle of everywhere and we are seeking candidates with a strong desire to enter into and excel in emergency public safety dispatch communications profession emphasizing courtesy and integrity. We respond to about 12,000 calls per year. We collaborate with local organizations and projects such as Neighborhood Watch, METRICH, and Safety Town, among others.

The City of Bucyrus does not have any COVID vaccine mandates. You will not be asked to take any vaccination you don’t want. 

Population: 11,567

 

 

Hiring Process

Submit an application to the Bucyrus Police Department

Take and pass the written civil service examination

Participate in oral and written interviews

Pass an in-depth background check

 

Job Requirements

High School Grad/GED: Yes

Examples of Duties include but not limited to:

1. Receives and monitors telephone calls and other messages requiring police, fire and/or service department action, and transmits calls for service to appropriate law enforcement, fire/medical emergency and/or service personnel.


2. Operates radio communication equipment.


3. Uses standard operating procedures to send and receive radio and telephone messages.


4. Receives and handles emergency or service calls by dispatching appropriate unit (s) to handle emergencies and/or service and may assist the caller with pre-arrival instructions.


5. Assists in a variety of clerical duties, which may include typing, and/or maintenance of police records.


6. Makes calls to assist officers in investigating statements made by subjects being questioned, or to assist officers in investigating other situations.


7. Operates equipment to enter data, to receive data, and to use data to advise police personnel as to whether vehicles and/or subjects are wanted for any reason(s).


8. Answers telephone inquiries regarding reporting of crimes, and/or division policies or procedures in reporting or handling them.


9. Monitors alarm panels.


10. Performs Deputy Clerk of Court procedures involving setting and taking bonds and accepting payment of citations.


11. Controls access to the Communications Unit.


12. Participates in required training courses.


13. Monitors video security equipment.


14. Female Communications Operators perform matron duties in the absence of a female Police Officer.


15. Operates Law Enforcement Automated Data Systems (LEADS) equipment.


16. Serves as Terminal Agency Coordinator (T.A.C.) as designated.


17. Uses a computer-aided dispatching system to assist in determining closest police/fire response.


18. Contacts designated wrecker services as directed by officers.

Supplemental Information:

1. Ability to transmit information verbally in a clear, concise, and accurate manner.


2. Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties and responsibilities.


3. Ability to respond to emergency calls in an appropriate, effective, efficient, and calm manner.

Other Requirements:

1. Regular and punctual attendance is regarded as an essential requirement of this classification.


2. Compliance with training directives established by supervisory/managerial personnel.


3. Be willing and flexible to work different shifts (including weekends and holidays) for 24hour operations.


4. Adherence to all applicable Federal and State safety laws, rules, and regulations and City safety policies/procedures.

Specific Disqualifiers/Behaviors: Background must be free of prior felony convictions. Other disqualifiers/behaviors to be determined by the Chief, or designee.

Probationary Period: Full-time Dispatcher one-year, Part-Time Dispatchers one year.

Please carefully read the information below:

Hours are to be determined. Shifts are scheduled Availability to work afternoon, evenings, nights and weekends are a must.

 

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Currently hiring, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Afternoon shift,

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