University Police Communications & Security Specialist ; NY HELPS

Job Description

University Police Communications & Security Specialist I (NY HELPS)

• Per Civil Service Standards and Specifications. Must have taken and passed the specific job related Civil Service Exam and be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service list.
• 70.1 Transfers are encouraged to apply. 70.1 Transfer Candidates must have been appointed from a Civil Service List and have served permanently in an appropriate title(s) for one year. Transfers must be within two salary grades.
• Must have a current Security Guard Photo d by the New York State Department of State. If you do not have a NYS Security Guard Photo , you must obtain the required n 90 days of your official start date to retain employment.
• Must be able to perform mandatory overtime.
• Must have, keep and maintain a valid NYS Driver’s License; a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations.
• *** Out-of-State Applicants, see "Special Notes".
• Thorough character investigation will be conducted by University Police.
• 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.

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 maintain 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, maintaining equipment and radio logs in accordance with campus, state and federal regulations; operating the NYSPIN, DMV and campus computer terminals; familiarity with various police reports and understanding the 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.
• Continuously 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.

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 $3,400 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.

At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non‑competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State.

While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (within two weeks of the posting date).

If, within the initial review, no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional…