Review Vacancy
TitleC1900003 - University Police Communications and Security Specialist 1 - New York State University Police
Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services
Bargaining UnitAPSU-Agency Police Services Unit (PBAofNYS)
Salary RangeFrom $38429 to $38429 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
1. 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).
ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET AT LEAST ONE OF THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS. ANY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED THAT DO NOT MEET AT LEAST ONE OF THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED AND WILL BE DISCARDED.
A completed application is required to be considered for this position. If you have received a canvass letter, DO NOT APPLY to this position. You must apply to the Web address provided on your canvass letter
Duties Description Position Summary:
University Police Communications and Security Specialist 1’s perform a full range of radio and telephone operational duties in this 24-hour facility. In this position, you are required to process and prioritize incoming calls for police, fire and EMS assistance. This is a 24/7, 365 day a year operation and this position will be required to work all days and shifts as needed. University Police Communications and Security Specialist 1’s provide communication services within the University Police Department at the three campuses of the University at Buffalo. Their primary responsibility is to function as a desk officer, dispatcher, and 911 operator. In this capacity, they may be required to operate a variety of communications equipment, including radio receiver and broadcast equipment, telephone equipment, E-Justice terminal equipment or other similar terminal equipment, personal computers, closed circuit television systems and electronic security systems. In this position, 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, 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.
The mission of the University at Buffalo Police Department is to provide a safe, friendly and welcoming environment for students, visitors, faculty and staff to live, learn, work and play.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Additional Comments Actual work hours and the number of hours per week will be discussed at the time of the interview.
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