Part-Time Weekend Dispatcher - Suny Oswego

Job Description:

Description of Department:

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 part time weekend Dispatcher position.

Posting Date: May 15, 2023

Review Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Compensation: $20.00 / Hour (24 hours total per week)

Date of Appointment: As soon as possible. Work Schedule will be Saturday Evenings 7pm - 7am Sunday (12 hours) AND Sunday Evenings 7pm-7am Monday (12 Hours)

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.

• Monitors all equipment in the dispatch area and reports all departures from required procedures to the appropriate supervisor.

• 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.

• Monitors, activates, deactivates, and controls electronic access systems.

• Enters, updates, and queries information in various computers and systems.

• Retrieves and reviews messages received from data systems and stores or

• distributes them according to prescribed procedures.

• Prepares written reports and maintains the police department blotter as

• Operates logging devices to automatically record video, radio and telephone

• transmissions, and archive them as required.

• Maintains communications files and performs other communication-related

• duties as required by the shift supervisor.

SUNY Oswego works continuously to create an inclusive environment which respects, embraces, and promotes cultural safety, belonging, civil discourse, cultural humility, and other values and goals outlined in SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan. As such, the incumbent is expected to contribute to these efforts and possess communication and interpersonal skills necessary to engage effectively with an increasingly diverse community of students and colleagues.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma, ability to successfully operate radio, telephone, and other communications equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a Dispatcher

At SUNY Oswego we value the diversity found in each member of our campus community and strive to create a community where that diversity is embraced and enhanced. Recognizing the strength of diversity, our mission is to foster an environment which respects, embraces and promotes cultural competence, civil discourse and active engagement in developing an inclusive and vibrant community of scholars who act as transformational agents of change and responsible citizens of the world. For more information see SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan.

As a candidate seeking consideration you are asked to submit a separate statement specifically addressing how your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion has been evidenced in your career experience and professional activity, and/or community service (volunteer work, etc.), and/or professional development. (Please see Application Instructions)

Additional Information:

If you have any questions about the position, please e-mail:

Scott Swayze, Chief of Police at scott.swayze@oswego.edu

Visa sponsorship not available for this position.

Application Instructions:

To Apply Submit:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications

• A separate statement describing your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in your professional experience or personal life or community engagement

• Resume or CV

• Contact information for three professional references

electronically by clicking on the APPLY NOW button.

Official transcripts are required at time of appointment.

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