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New York State Police · 21 hours ago

SP Security Specialist 2 - Communications

Albany, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$49K/yr - $61K/yr

1+ years exp

New York State Police is seeking a SP Security Specialist 2 - Communications to operate the Capital radio network and telephone equipment while ensuring compliance with FCC regulations. The role involves monitoring and maintaining radio equipment, controlling electronic access systems, and managing communication logs and reports.

GovernmentLaw EnforcementNon ProfitPublic Safety

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Operates the Capital radio network and all telephone equipment; ensures compliance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations

Controls based, fixed, and mobile communications by operating all radio and telephone equipment, including the 911 system; maintains the status and control over all mobile units and responds to operators with information on emergencies

Monitors and maintains radio equipment in the dispatch area by performing periodic tests

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

Maintains blotter, radio log, and daily reports that detail specific information regarding police and security activities

Submits various daily reports to the communications supervisor for review

Maintains communications files and performs other communication-related duties as required by the shift supervisor

May supervise and perform all duties of State Police Security Specialist 1

Qualification

Emergency Medical Dispatch certificationDispatcher experienceRadio equipment operationTelephone equipment operationCommunication skills

Required

Three months of service as a State Police Security Specialist 1, SG-8

One year of full-time experience as a dispatcher for a public safety agency including fire departments, emergency medical services, or law enforcement

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

Have Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) certification