University Police Communications & Security Specialist I (NY HELPS)

Brief Description of Duties:   The University Police Communications & Security Specialist 1 is the 911 Emergency Operator and Dispatcher for the University, Hospital, and Long Island State Veterans Home.  They act as an intermediary with Suffolk Police and EMS as well as maintains contact with various Fire Departments.

• Operate as the 911 emergency operator for the University Police Department and coordinate the dispatch desk for the campus.  Maintain radio contact with the mobile and foot patrols to coordinate activities.  Serve as the main point of contact for persons, on or off campus to request information about campus events, request services and report emergencies.  
• Maintain a variety of logs and records of all law enforcement related activities.  This includes, but is not limited to the following tasks; maintain equipment and radio logs in accordance with campus, state and federal regulations.  Operate the NYSPIN, DMV and campus computer terminals.  Familiarity with various police reports and understand the various filing systems.
• Monitor the central station alarm systems, which include CCTV, intrusion and fire alarms.  Assist vendors in testing equipment used in the desk area. 
• Continually view all surveillance monitors and dispatch patrols to investigate any unusual situations.   
• Identify monitor radio communications problems and report the situation to the appropriate supervisor.  Notify proper authorities (SCPD radio repair) of any loss of radio system Components.   
• Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.

Special Notes: This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, shift and pass days varied. Night and weekend work required.  FLSA Nonexempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.  Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.  Mandatory rehire roster candidates have preference.   SG 10 Hiring Rate $49,454.  This position includes location pay of $2,195, annually and Facility Security Pay of $1,550, annually.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

*This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.