University Police Communications & Security Specialist 1

Old Westbury, NY
State University of New York at Old Westbury

Salary: $48,014.00 – $59,234.00

Closing Date: Dec 15, 2024

Essential Functions:

  • According to Civil Service Standards, but particularly: controls base, fixed or mobile communication systems; maintains status and control over all radio units in service; monitors all equipment in the dispatch area and reports all departures from required procedures to the appropriate supervisor; and reports emergency situations to supervisory personnel, including the inability to establish communications with a mobile unit.
  • Operates computers, communications, and support equipment, consistent with New York State E-Justice and National Crime Information Center rules and regulations.
  • Operates radio, telephone and broadcast equipment, closed-circuit television systems, and electronic security systems.
  • Monitors, activates, deactivates, and controls electronic access systems.
  • Retrieves and reviews messages received from data systems and stores or distributes them according to prescribed procedures.
  • Prepares written reports and maintains the police department blotter as assigned.
  • Operates logging devices to automatically record video, radio and telephone transmissions, and archive them as required. Maintains communications files and performs other communication-related duties as required.

Requirements:

  • Must be reachable for appointment on the appropriate NYS Civil Service List.
  • One year of permanent service as a Security Services Assistant 1, Security Services Assistant 2, or Security Officer.
  • A current employee with one year of permanent or contingent permanent service in Salary Grade 10 and title deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.
  • 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 U.S. military service as a dispatcher of military police or security personnel and an honorable discharge or under conditions in the NYS Restoration of Honor Act; OR thirty college credit hours from an accredited institution of higher education.