Location: Oswego, NY
Category: Classified
Job Type: Full-time
Posted On: Tue Jun 30 2026
Job Description:
The New York State University Police Department is the agency responsible for law enforcement and public safety on campus. In partnership with the SUNY Oswego community, we are committed to providing a safe and secure educational environment.
The University Police Department at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications to fill a full-time University Police Communications & Security Specialist 1 position, Grade 10.
Posting Date: June 30, 2026
Review Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Salary: $49,454/year. Commensurate with qualifications and experience. In addition, the State University of New York provides an excellent benefits package. Please click here for more information on benefits for full-time NYSCOPBA (NU 21) professionals.
Date of Appointment: As soon as possible.
Description of Responsibilities:
Functions under the direction of the University Police Department shift supervisor, typically a University Police Officer 2, or University Police Communications and Security Specialist 2. Incumbents are given directions regarding assignments, briefing on current problems at the beginning of the shift, and instruction in job-related law enforcement/communications techniques.
- Controls base, fixed or mobile communication systems:
- Maintains status and control over all mobile radio units in service.
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Monitors all equipment in the dispatch area and reports all departures from required procedures to the appropriate supervisor.
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Reports emergency situations to supervisory personnel, including the inability to establish communications with a mobile unit.
- Operates computers, communications, and support equipment, consistent with New York State E-Justice and National Crime Information Center rules and regulations:
- Operates radio, telephone, and broadcast equipment, closed-circuit television systems, and electronic security systems.
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Monitors, activates, deactivates, and controls electronic access systems.
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Enters, updates, and queries information in various computers and systems.
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Retrieves and reviews messages received from data systems and stores or distributes them according to prescribed procedures.
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Prepares written reports and maintains the police department blotter as assigned.
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Operates logging devices to automatically record video, radio and telephone transmissions, and archive them as required.
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Maintains communications files and performs other communication-related duties as required by the shift supervisor.
- May perform security guard duties to support campus police operations:
- Responds to calls for assistance to ensure that property is secured until a police officer arrives at the scene.
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Assists with calls for service such as unlocking doors, providing safety escorts, and inspecting safety equipment.
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Patrols assigned areas on foot to deter criminal activity by means of presence and witness, and to detect and report any dangerous situations such as fires.
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Post assignments at a specific location for security or safety reasons.
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Issues parking permits and citations.
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Prepares and files a variety of reports and logs and performs other security related activities.
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May issue and maintain department equipment.
Required Qualifications:
- Must obtain a Security Guard Photo ID from the New York State Department of State within 90 days of appointment
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Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
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Strong customer service skills
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Strong organizational skills
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Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
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Working knowledge of Google platform
Job Requirements:
NY HELPS
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, 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 an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications (NY HELPS):
- One year of full-time experience as a Police or Peace Officer; OR
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One year of full-time experience as a dispatcher for a public safety agency, including fire departments, emergency medical services, or law enforcement; OR
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One year of active U.S. military service as a dispatcher of military police or security personnel and an Honorable Discharge or under conditions in the NYS Restoration of Honor Act; OR
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Thirty (30) college credit hours from an accredited institution of higher education.
Competitive Minimum Qualifications (Non-NY HELPS):
Candidates must have a reachable score on the University Police Communications & Security Specialist 1 List.
70.1 Transfer or Reinstatement:
Candidates must be current NYS employees and have a current permanent appointment with 1 year of service as a University Police Communications & Security Specialist 1, or in a title eligible to transfer to University Police Communications & Security Specialist 1; OR candidates must be former NYS employees eligible for reinstatement to the title of University Police Communications & Security Specialist 1.
The position may be filled from a mandatory reemployment list if one is in effect at the time of appointment.
Reassignment:
Permanent competitive service as a University Police Communications & Security Specialist 1.
Provisional Appointment:
Eligible for provisional appointment under NYS Civil Service guidelines.
Conditions of Employment:
This will be a permanent or provisional appointment. Candidates should be aware that a preferred list, transfer list, placement roster, and/or reemployment roster of laid-off State employees may be certified against this vacancy by the Department of Civil Service.
Any resumes received that do not meet the above requirements as described will be deemed unqualified.
Additional Information:
Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity. SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively engaged in recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. We encourage applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim SUNY status, or criminal conviction. Please click here to see our full non-discrimination policy.
In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to Dr. Starr Wheeler, ADA/504 Compliance Officer at [email protected] or 315-312-3872
For Campus Safety information, please click here to see the Annual Security and Fire Report (Clery).
SUNY Oswego is a smoke free/tobacco/e-cigarette free campus. Click here for further policy details, including education and cessation resources.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected].
For more details, reference New York State Department of Civil Service, Job Title Code #8750100, University Police Communications & Security Specialist 1.
If you have any questions about the position, please call or e-mail:
Human Resources
315-312-2230
[email protected]
