University Police Communications and Security Specialist 1

Salary: $48,014

Essential Functions:

In this role you will use a computer-aided dispatch and RMS system to receive emergency calls from the public requesting police, fire, medical or other emergency services.
Determine the nature and location of the emergency; determine priorities, and dispatch police or other emergency units as necessary and in accordance with established procedures.
Receive and process emergency calls, maintain contact with all units on assignment, maintain status and location of police and fire units.
Monitor direct emergency alarms and answer non-emergency calls for assistance.
Enter, update and retrieve information from a variety of computer systems.
Receive requests for information regarding vehicle registration, driving records and warrants, and provide pertinent data.

Requirements:

One year of full time experience as a Police or Peace Officer;
Or one year of full time experience as a dispatcher for a public safety agency including fire departments, emergency medical services, or law enforcement;
Or one year of active service and an Honorable Discharge from the United States military, where you served as a dispatcher or military police/security personnel.
Or 30 semester college credit hours from an accredited school college must be recognized by the NYS Education Dept).
Transfer eligibility requirement: You must have a current permanent appointment with a minimum of
1 year of service in a position of the same title or transferable title.
2 Reassignment requirement: You must hold the same title at the University at Buffalo.
3 Reinstatement requirement: You must be a former state employee to request reinstatement to the title that was held (or transferable title).