Campus Police Dispatch & Security Specialist I

SUNY Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Communications & Security Specialist 1 at SUNY Upstate University Police provides critical dispatching and public safety communications services. It handles radio units, NYSPIN, CCTV, and multiple video sources, acting as the first point of contact between the department and the public.

The role requires maintaining logs, written reports, and may perform security guard duties. A valid NYS driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time experience as a Police or Peace Officer.
• Or one year as a dispatcher for a public safety agency.
• Or one year of active service in the US military as dispatcher or military police/security personnel.
• Or 30 semester college credits from an accredited school.

Responsibilities

• Perform dispatching activities and function as the initial contact between police and the public.
• Operate radio receivers, broadcast equipment, NYSPIN terminal, PC, CCTV, and electronic security systems.
• Maintain communications files, prepare written reports, and monitor electronic access systems.

Skills

Dispatcher experience

Public safety communication

Radio dispatch

Education

30 semester college credits

Tools

Radio equipment

NYSPIN terminal

CCTV systems

Electronic security systems

Phone equipment

Job description

The Communications & Security Specialist 1 at SUNY Upstate University Police provides critical dispatching and public safety communications services. It handles radio units, NYSPIN, CCTV, and multiple video sources, acting as the first point of contact between the department and the public.

The role requires maintaining logs, written reports, and may perform security guard duties. A valid NYS driver’s license is required.