Communications Specialist 1 (State Police)
State Police, Division of · Albany · New York
- Role
- Policy analyst
- Posted
- Jul 17, 2026
- Closes
- Aug 16, 2026
- Salary
- Starting Salaries: Trainee 1, SG-8: $49,743.00; Trainee 2, SG-10: $55,322.00; Communications Specialist 1 (State Police), SG-12: $58,370.00
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Summary
Communications Specialists for the New York State Police provide 24/7 emergency and non-emergency communications services, answering calls, dispatching information, and operating radio, telephone, and computer equipment at Troop G Headquarters in Latham, NY. This is a two-year traineeship position starting at SG-8 with automatic promotions to SG-10 after one year and SG-12 after successful completion of training and required certifications.
Key qualifications
- High school graduate
- Must be able to work all hours, holidays, and weekends
- Operate and monitor communications equipment including radio, telephone, and computer systems
- Answer emergency and non-emergency calls and relay information to appropriate personnel
- Maintain inventory and repair file databases and computerized logs
- Obtain Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) and Basic Communicator Course certifications
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