duty officer

British  

noun

1. an officer (in the armed forces, police, etc) on duty at a particular time

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Example Sentences

When the call came in to the duty officer at MI6 headquarters on the evening of 4 March 2018, it was met with surprise and alarm.

From BBC

Due to the treacherous terrain and the area’s track record of challenging rescues, the duty officer immediately requested helicopter support from the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

The department’s duty officer, a position that rotates among staffers, is charged with notifying “relevant stakeholders” — including the mayor’s team — about preparations that have been made before threatening weather conditions, according to the agency’s 123-page adverse weather guidebook.

From Los Angeles Times

The Jan. 3 email was sent at 2:30 p.m. by Jillian de Vela, a duty officer with the EMD, to an internal group called “EMD Adverse Weather,” which includes more than 100 officials, including firefighters, police officers, and Department of Water and Power and L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

The duty officer collects information about weather forecasts, such as heat waves, atmospheric rivers and high winds, and may recommend initiating an adverse weather coordination conference call, according to EMD guidelines.

From Los Angeles Times