New York State
University Police Communications & Security Specialist 1 (NYS HELPS)
New York State, Geneseo, New York, United States
Overview
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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. 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 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. SHIFT:
This position works fixed days with rotating hours based on seniority bid including nights, weekends and holidays. We are accepting applicants for NYS HELPS appointments, you do not need to be on the University Police Communications & Security Specialist 1 (CSS-1) list to be appointed. You must meet the qualifications as outlined in the minimum qualifications. 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. New York State Preferred Lists candidates have preference. For NYS HELPS Eligibility: You must meet ONE of the following qualifications: 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 of military police/security personnel; OR 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) Additional Comments
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS 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 NY HELPS 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 NY HELPS 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 Notes on Applying
For more information and to submit your application, visit https://jobs.geneseo.edu/postings/5383. StateJobsNY ℠ 2025 NYS Department of Civil Service
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Please note:
State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job posting. If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person. Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the \"Contact\" tab for the position. 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. 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 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. SHIFT:
This position works fixed days with rotating hours based on seniority bid including nights, weekends and holidays. We are accepting applicants for NYS HELPS appointments, you do not need to be on the University Police Communications & Security Specialist 1 (CSS-1) list to be appointed. You must meet the qualifications as outlined in the minimum qualifications. 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. New York State Preferred Lists candidates have preference. For NYS HELPS Eligibility: You must meet ONE of the following qualifications: 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 of military police/security personnel; OR 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) Additional Comments
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS 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 NY HELPS 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 NY HELPS 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 Notes on Applying
For more information and to submit your application, visit https://jobs.geneseo.edu/postings/5383. StateJobsNY ℠ 2025 NYS Department of Civil Service
#J-18808-Ljbffr