University Police Communications and Security Specialist

Job Title University Police Communications and Security Specialist

Final date to receive applications

Final date to receive applications 11/06/2026

Department

Department University Police

FT - PT

FT - PT Full Time

Part-time %

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary $49, 454 + differentials

Maximum Salary

Maximum Salary $49, 454 + differentials

Description

Functions under the direction of the University Police Department shift supervisor, typically a University Police Officer 2, or University Police Communications and Security Specialist
2. Incumbents are given directions regarding assignments, briefing on current problems at the beginning of the shift, and instruction in job-related law enforcement techniques.
Controls base, fixed or mobile communication systems.
Maintains status and control over all mobile radio units in service.
Monitors all equipment in the dispatch area and reports all departures from required procedures to the appropriate supervisor.
Reports emergency situations to supervisory personnel, including the inability to establish communications with a mobile unit.
Operates computers, communications, and support equipment, consistent with New York State E-Justice and National Crime Information Center rules and regulations.
Operates radio, telephone, and broadcast equipment, closed-circuit television systems, and electronic security systems.
Monitors, activates, deactivates, and controls electronic access systems.
Enters, updates, and queries information in various computers and systems.
Retrieves and reviews messages received from data systems and stores or distributes them according to prescribed procedures.
Prepares written reports and maintains the police department blotter as assigned.
Operates logging devices to automatically record video, radio and telephone transmissions, and archive them as required.
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.
Responds to calls for assistance to ensure that property is secured until a police officer arrives at the scene.
Assists with calls for service such as unlocking doors, providing safety escorts, and inspecting safety equipment.
Patrols assigned area on foot to deter criminal activity by means of presence and witness, and to detect and report any dangerous situations such as fires.
Post assignments at a specific location for security or safety reasons.
Issues parking permits and citations.
Prepares and files a variety of reports and logs, and performs other security related activities.
May issue and maintain department equipment.
Candidates will initially work a dayshift schedule during a training period. Once the training program has been completed, employee will be assigned either an afternoon or evening shift.

Qualifications

Candidate must posses one of the following requirements in order to be considered for the position. Candidates are required to submit a resume and the contact information of three (3) professional/business references.

Qualifications:

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 as a dispatcher of military police or security personnel; or
4. thirty college credit hours from an accredited institution of higher education.
Valid/Unrestricted driver’s license required.
Must obtain a Security Guard Photo  the NYS Department of State within 90 days of appointment. Candidates are required to…