College Public Safety Radio Dispatcher Part-Time

SCCC REFERENCE #: 26-58

DATE: June 4, 2026

TITLE: College Public Safety Radio Dispatcher Part-Time

CAMPUS: College

START DATE: ASAP

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Part-Time

RANK: Civil Service

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Functions under the direction of the SCCC Public Safety shift supervisor, typically Captain or Lieutenant. Incumbents are given directions regarding assignments, briefing on current problems at the beginning of the shift and instruction on college-wide communication messages effecting operations.
• Controls base, fixed or mobile communication systems. Maintains status and control over all mobile radio units in service. Monitors all incoming two-way radio calls and communicates the department messages.
• Reports emergency situations to supervisory personnel, including the inability to establish communications with a mobile unit.
• Operates computers and VCAD software to track all officer activity and calls.
• Operates college telephone, closed-circuit television; electronic security systems (intrusion) and RAVE safety app.
• Communicates with county fire-rescue and police dispatchers
• Manages the VCAD blotters and records information about the calls given from officers.
• Receives calls from the public and college and communicates with supervisors on developing problems.
• Activates the college emergency alert system with college networking.
• Activates and maintains communication with plant operations staff; PSEG and National Grid.
• Refers non-emergency calls to the college offices and college operators.
• Good knowledge of the geography of the County road network; ability to learn the methods and practices of operating two-way radio equipment; ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies; ability to maintain a variety of routine clerical records; ability to transmit messages with good diction and a clear speaking voice; ability to interpret written instructions; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma. May include evening and weekend shift.

HIRING SALARY:

$18.00 per hour

18.75 hours per week

NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE: Suffolk County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, equal pay compensation-sex, national origin, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or disability in its admissions, programs and activities, or employment. This applies to all employees, students, applicants or other members of the College community (including, but not limited to, vendors and visitors). Grievance procedures are available to interested persons by contacting either of the Civil Rights Compliance Officers/Coordinators listed below. Retaliation against a person who files a complaint, serves as a witness, or assists or participates in the investigation of a complaint in any manner is strictly prohibited.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination polices:

Civil Rights Compliance Officers

Christina Vargas

Chief Diversity Officer/Title IX Coordinator

Ammerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230

533 College Road, Selden, New York 11784-2899

vargasc@sunysuffolk.edu

(631) 451-4950

or

Dionne Walker-Belgrave

Affirmative Action Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Ammerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230

533 College Road, Selden, New York 11784-2899

walkerd@sunysuffolk.edu

(631) 451-4051

In an emergency, contact Public Safety to make a report 24 hours a day/7 days a week by calling (631) 451-4242 or dialing 311 from any College phone.

Inquiries or complaints concerning alleged civil rights violations in the College's education admissions, programs and activities may also be directed to:

Office for Civil Rights (OCR) - Enforcement Office

U.S. Department of Education

32 Old Slip, 26th Floor

New York, NY 10005-2500

Telephone: (646) 428-3800

Fax: (646) 428-3843

TDD: (877) 521-2172

Email: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov

Also see: https://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm

Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination in employment practices may also be directed to:

NYS Division of Human Rights

Long Island (Suffolk)

New York State Office Building

250 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 2B-49

Hauppauge, NY 11788

Telephone: (631) 952-6434

TDD: (718) 741-8300

Email: InfoLongIsland@dhr.ny.gov

Also see: https://dhr.ny.gov/how-file-complaint

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

New York District Office

33 Whitehall Street, 5th Floor

New York, NY 10004

Telephone: (800) 669-4000

Fax: (212) 336-3790

TTY: (800) 669-6820

ASL Video Phone: (844) 234-5122

Also see: https://www.eeoc.gov/field/newyork/charge.cfm

Suffolk County Community College is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in employment, education, access to services, programs, and activities, including career and technical education opportunities.

A copy of the postsecondary career and technical education courses offered by the College is available and may be obtained on our website at: www.sunysuffolk.edu/explore-academics/college-catalog or by calling the Office of Admissions at 631-451-4000 to request a mailing.

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