Telecommunications Officer - Immediate Start

We are seeking a persistent Telecommunications Officer to join our high calibre team at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY.
Growing your career as a Full Time Telecommunications Officer is an incredible opportunity to develop key skills.
If you are strong in decision-making, adaptability and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Telecommunications Officer at Cornell University today!

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Relocation assistance and Visa sponsorship is not available for this position .

The Cornell University campus, situated in picturesque Ithaca, New York, the heart of the Finger Lakes, is admired as one of the world's most beautiful academic settings. The Division of Public Safety is committed to providing the highest quality service to the faculty, students, staff, alumni and visitors through an approach that is grounded both in justice and equity.
The Cornell University Division of Public Safety Communications Center serves as the vital link between those in need and many resources both on and off campus. Our staff consists of highly trained, certified law enforcement officers supported by an outstanding group of civilian employees. As one of the finest internationally accredited law enforcement agencies in the country, we are a group of dedicated professionals committed to providing a safe and secure environment for our large and diverse community.
What Will You Do In this team-based, customer-service focused environment, you will support the operation of the Cornell University Division of Public Safety Communications Center. You will be responsible for coordinating emergency and non-emergency response to calls for assistance from the Cornell community. You will be expected to evaluate each situation and determine the proper response procedures based on the circumstances and facts gathered. This includes over the phone and handling any walk-in complaints. This position requires the ability to multi-task, sort, and appropriately prioritize multiple frequency radio traffic to send and receive critical information. Managing sensitive emergency situations in a calm, confidential, efficient manner to ensure a high-level safety and security for those involved is essential to the role. You will also make emergency notifications and coordinate various emergency services with agencies during critical incidents. Other responsibilities include monitoring, interpreting, and initiating responses of the fire, burglar, and environmental alarm. In this role you will also be responsible for entering and retrieving data from the in-house computer system and database, along with the internet and State and Federal Criminal Justice computer systems.

The Cornell University Division of Public Safety Communications center is comprised of three telecommunications supervisors, eleven full-time telecommunications officers, and one system administrator. Each telecommunications officer receives certifications for both Basic and Advanced public safety dispatch training provided by the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials. The Cornell University Communications Center also serves as a back-up center for Tompkins County 911.

Every employee on the team is accountable for supporting the organization's values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity; and supporting inclusive and sustainable practices in fulfilling everyday responsibilities.

The communications center operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and working shifts vary depending on seniority.

This is a unionized position within the Cornell Police Union. The staring pay rate is $26.77 per hour.
Required Qualifications Associates degree or two years' relevant dispatching experience or equivalent combination of education/experience required. Strong interpersonal communications skills (verbal and written). Prior experience in a job that required multi-tasking with the ability to work well under pressure. Must be able to manage competing priorities while paying close attention to accuracy and details. Strong technical skills and customer service experience required. Must be able to work as an effective team member and build and maintain strong relationships. Must obtain FBI Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJIS) compliant certification during on-the-job training. Must pass rigid background investigation, including fingerprint check, with no records of conviction, excluding minor traffic infractions. Must successfully complete required field training program. Preferred Qualifications Prior dispatching experience preferred. Radio communication skills a plus. Application Information When applying through our system, please remember to attach your application materials (Resume and Cover Letter) in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. What we offer: Nationally recognized as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives, Cornell University provides excellent benefits that include professional development, access to many wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, health care options and generous paid leave provisions: including paid vacation, health/personal time; paid holidays, and employer retirement contributions.

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Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.
******** Benefits of working as a Telecommunications Officer in Ithaca, NY:
? Unlimited Growth Potential
? Advancement opportunities
? Generous Compensation