University Police Communications and Security Specialist

University Police Communications and Security Specialist 1

Police Dispatchers perform a full range of radio and telephone operational duties in this 24-hour facility. Dispatchers 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 Police Dispatchers will be required to work all days and shifts as required. The University Police Communications and Security Specialist 1 provides communication services within the University Police Departments at the campuses of the State University of New York.

Their primary responsibility is to function as a desk officer, dispatcher, and 911 operator.

• 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.

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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.

• One year of full time experience as a Police or Peace Officer.
• One year of full time experience as a dispatcher for a public safety agency including fire departments, emergency medical services, or law enforcement.
• 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.
• 30 semester college credit hours from an accredited school recognized by the New York State Education Department.

• Possession of a current Security Guard photo d by the New York State Department of State, and one year subsequent building guard experience.

• Salary Range: $49,454.
• Work Days:
  Rotating shifts (overtime, work on holidays, and non scheduled days may be required).
• Work Hours:
  
  Varied.
• Job Type: Full-Time.
• Campus:
  North Campus.
• Driving Requirements:
  This position does not drive a university owned vehicle.

UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at diversity or by phone .