University Police Communications %Security Specialist ; NY HELPS

Required Qualifications:

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 currently have a NYS Security Guard Photo , you must obtain the required NYS Security Guard Photo n 90 days of your official start date to retain employment.

Must be able to perform mandatory overtime. Must have, keep and maintain the appropriate valid NYS Driver's License; have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations.

Out-of-State Applicants: Provide evidence of a valid license and driving abstract from the issuing state within five business days of a conditional offer and obtain a NYS driver's license within 30 days of official start date.

Non Competitive NY Helps Appointment: 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 and 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 the following tasks; maintain equipment and radio logs in accordance with campus, state and federal regulations. Operate the NYSPIN, DMV and campus computer terminals. Familiarity with various police reports and understand the various 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.
• Continually 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 or damage to 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, with shift and pass days varied. Night and weekend work required. FLSA Nonexempt position, eligible for overtime provisions of the FLSA. SG 10 Hiring Rate $49,454. This position includes location pay of $3,400 annually and Facility Security Pay $1,550 annually.

Internal and external hiring searches will occur simultaneously. Mandatory rehire roster candidates will receive preference.

SG 10 Hiring Rate $49,454. Location pay $3,400 annually. Facility Security Pay $1,550 annually.

Must successfully clear a background investigation. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of work visas.

If you need a disability‑related accommodation, please call the university's Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632‑6280.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.