Elaine Bradford

Communications Officer at Defiance County, Ohio

Paulding, Ohio, United States

About

After seven years in Hospitality Management in Cedar Fair resorts, I decided to try my hand at Dispatching. I started out part time at Williams County Central Communications for three months before accepting a full time position with the Defiance County Sheriff’s Office. After a year and a half there, I knew Sandusky was where I wanted to be... and I finished out four years at the Erie County Sheriff’s Office. I recently went back to Defiance County for personal reasons. I have been through APCO certification twice, and am currently certified in both CPR and Emergency Medical Dispatch. Additionally, I am a Communications Training Officer, with certifications from both APCO and NENA.

Experience

  • Communications Officer at Defiance County Sheriff’s Office
    Sep 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 10 mos

  • Dispatch Sergeant at Defiance County Sheriff's Ofc
    Sep 2023 - Jul 2024 · 11 mos

  • Communications Officer at Erie County, Ohio
    Oct 2014 - Sep 2018 · 4 yrs

  • Front Desk Supervisor at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
    Dec 2013 - Oct 2014 · 11 mos

  • Communications Officer at Defiance County Sheriff's Ofc
    May 2012 - Dec 2013 · 1 yr 8 mos