University Police Communications & Security Specialist 1 (Per Diem)

University Police Communications & Security Specialist 1 (Per Diem)

Required Qualifications: Per Civil Service Standards and Specifications. 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. Must have a current Security Guard Photo ID issued by the New York State Department of State. If you do not currently have a NYS Security Guard Photo ID, you must obtain the required NYS Security Guard Photo ID within 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, see "Special Notes”). A thorough character investigation will be conducted by University Police.

Brief Description of Duties: 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 as well as maintains 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 of radio system Components.

• Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.

Special Notes: These are temporary part-time positions, shifts and pass days varied. Night and weekend work required. FLSA Nonexempt positions, eligible for overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously. Mandatory rehire roster candidates have preference. Hiring Rate $25.00 per hour.

T he selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

Essential Position: This has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. Positions that are designated as such are required to report to work/remain at work even if classes are canceled, and the campus is working on limited operations in an emergency.

*Out-of-State Applicants: Please note as a condition of employment and in order for this position to be tendered, the successful incumbent will be required to provide evidence of a valid license and driving abstract from the state issuing the license within five business days of a conditional offer and must obtain a NYS driver's license within 30 days of official start date.

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Job Number: 2504324

Official Job Title: : Univ Pol Com&Sec Spec 1

Job Field : University Police

Primary Location : US-NY-Stony Brook

Department/Hiring Area: : University Police

Schedule : Per Diem

Shift : Variable Shift Hours: : Various Day/Evening/Night Shifts :

Posting Start Date : May 29, 2026

Posting End Date : Jun 12, 2026, 8:59:00 PM

Salary: : $25.00 per hour

Appointment Type: : Temporary

Salary Grade: : SG110

SBU Area: : Stony Brook University

Req ID: 2504324