Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

duty-officer

Noun

/ˈdjuːti ˈɔːfɪsər/

Definition

A duty officer is a person assigned to be responsible for overseeing specific operations or activities during a particular shift or period.

Examples

The duty officer was responsible for coordinating the response to the emergency.
As the duty officer, she had to manage the team’s assignments for the day.
He reported to the duty officer about the incident that occurred overnight.

Meaning

The term refers to a member of a staff who is on duty at a certain time to manage and supervise tasks or respond to incidents, ensuring that everything runs smoothly in an operational environment.