The role of communications officer (also known as comm officer) was a specialized occupation held by crewmembers aboard Starfleet vessels, installations and bases. Found across multiple divisions, the individuals holding the position were held responsible for managing all incoming and outgoing transmissions, whether they be visual, audio or text communications. During the 22nd and 23rd centuries, comm officers were often separately held positions on a starship's bridge while the mid-to-late-24th century frequently saw tactical and operations officers doubling as a communications officer.

Communications officers:

• Lieutenant Alden, USS Enterprise, 2265
• Lieutenant John Farrell, USS Enterprise, 2266
• Chief Garison, USS Enterprise, 2254
• Commander Kyle, USS Reliant, 2285
• Lieutenant M'Ress, USS Enterprise, 2269-70
• Lieutenant Palmer, USS Enterprise, 2267-69
• Chief Pendleton, USS Enterprise-D, 2369
• Lieutenant Rand, USS Excelsior, 2290s
• Ensign Sato, Enterprise NX-01, 2150s
• Lieutenant Trillya, USS Shepard, 2285
• Lieutenant JG Aquiel Uhnari, Relay Station 47, 2369
• Lieutenant Uhura, USS Enterprise, 2265-85 and USS Enterprise-A (as Commander), 2286-93