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University Police Communications & Security Specialist 1 (NYS HELPS)

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NYS Department of Civil Service

Geneseo, NY (In Person)

$55,232 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 days ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/12/2026

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Basics Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply NY HELP Yes Agency SUNY Geneseo Title University Police Communications & Security Specialist 1 (NYS HELPS) Occupational Category Enforcement or Protective Services Salary Grade 10 Bargaining Unit SSU - Security Services Unit (NYSCOPBA) Salary Range From $49454 to $61010 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Other (see below) "Other" Explanation This position works fixed days with rotating hours based on seniority bid including nights, weekends, and holidays. Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 12 AM To 12 AM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? Yes Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Livingston Street Address 1 College Circle City Geneseo State NY Zip Code 14454 Duties Description SUNY Geneseo is searching for a Communications and Security Specialist. In this role, you will provide communications, security, and public safety services within a 24/7 operation in the University Police Department of the State University of New York (SUNY). Your primary responsibility is to function as a desk officer, performing dispatching activities and using various databases, online systems, and multiple video sources. Where appropriate, you may perform patrol duties including but not limited to building guard, parking enforcement, foot patrol, and other related duties assisting University Police Officers. You will be given direction regarding assignments, briefing on current problems at the beginning of the shift, and instruction in job-related law enforcement techniques.
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This position works fixed days with rotating hours based on seniority bid including nights, weekends and holidays. Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have permanent appointment in a University Police Communications & Security Specialist, SG-10 classified position or be reachable for appointment on the current NY State Civil Service canvass list for a University Police Communications & Security Specialist, SG-10, or be transfer eligible. OR For
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Eligibility:
You must meet ONE of the following 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, where you served as a dispatcher of military police/security personnel; OR 4) thirty (30) semester college credit hours from an accredited school (if you meet this requirement, please include a copy of your unofficial transcripts as part of your application) Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship. Additional Comments This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the
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Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under
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will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a
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title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Heather Orme Telephone 585-245-6438 Fax Email Address jobs@geneseo.edu Address Street 1 College Circle City Geneseo State NY Zip Code 14454 Notes on Applying For more information and to submit your application, visit https://jobs.geneseo.edu/postings/5567.