University Police Communications & Security Specialist 1

SUNY Upstate Medical University•Syracuse, NY

17d

About The Position

The Communications & Security Specialist 1 will provide communications services within the Police Department at SUNY Upstate. The primary responsibility is to function as the initial point of contact between the police and the public, performing dispatching activities, and using various databases, online systems, and multiple video sources. Duties include but are not limited to: maintain status and control over all mobile radio units in service; reports emergency situations to supervisory personnel; operate radio receiver and broadcast equipment, telephone equipment, the New York Statewide Police Information Network (NYSPIN) terminal equipment, personal computers, closed circuit television systems, and electronic security systems. Monitors and controls electronic access system, retrieves and reviews messages, prepares written reports; operates logging devices. Maintains communications files and performs other communication-related duties as required by the shift supervisor. May perform security guard duties to support campus police operations. Must possess and maintain a valid NYS driver's license.

Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid NYS driver's license
NYS Department of Civil Service Eligible List or eligible for transfer
Promotional: You must be a qualified employee of the State University of New York and have had one year of permanent competitive, non-competitive NY HELPS, or 55-b/55-c service as a Security Services Assistant 1, Security Services Assistant 2, or Security Officer.
Open competitive (Non-competitive, NY HELPS) Qualifications Either 1. one year of full time experience as a Police or Peace Officer; Or 2. one year of full time experience as a dispatcher for a public safety agency including fire departments, emergency medical services, or law enforcement; Or 3. 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 4. 30 semester college credit hours from an accredited school (college must be recognized by the NYS Education Dept).

Responsibilities

Maintain status and control over all mobile radio units in service
Report emergency situations to supervisory personnel
Operate radio receiver and broadcast equipment, telephone equipment, the New York Statewide Police Information Network (NYSPIN) terminal equipment, personal computers, closed circuit television systems, and electronic security systems
Monitor and control electronic access system
Retrieve and review messages
Prepare written reports
Operate logging devices
Maintain communications files
Perform other communication-related duties as required by the shift supervisor
May perform security guard duties to support campus police operations