Description Receive and transmit police messages by radio, telephone and teletype
Maintain logs and records and written documents required by the Agency.
Communicate (professional and composed) verbal communication with outside police agencies and the public, maintaining sound customer service practices and meeting the needs of the Agency under sometimes stressful conditions is essential
Operate an extensive array of law enforcement and emergency related communications equipment as well as computer software
Prioritize all radio and telephone communications; answer multiple telephone lines, receive emergency and non-emergency calls for law enforcement and dispatch patrols to respond
Make urgent and important decisions regarding emergency situations based on knowledge, skills, policies and procedures.
Provide sound customer service to all walk-in customers
Perform administrative duties such as data entry and retrieval, information filing and record keeping.
Comply with all Federal, State and local regulations relative to communications and protected data and information.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications High School Diploma or higher
Successfully pass an extensive background check
Successfully pass a field training program
Must have strong communication skills and ability to communicate with a diverse community




Must be able to operate and perform under varying degrees of stress and pressure and be able to prioritize emergencies Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays and be flexible with schedule.
Candidates must have the ability to effectively engage in communications that are often various and multiple.
Must be able to navigate various software technologies including those associated with law-enforcement applications and internet-based websites and have excellent data entry skills.
No Minimum Qualifications Per Civil Service.
Benefits Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
Paid Time Off CSEA: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
Health Care Benefits Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Additional Benefits New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
NYS Deferred Compensation
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Paid Parental / Family Leave
To learn more about the benefits for permanent state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/perks.aspx

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