Safety and Security Officer 1

State of New York - People With Developmental Disabilities, Office for; City of Rochester (NY); Presencial; USD 55 000 - 68 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

State of New York - Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) in Rochester is hiring a Safety and Security Officer 1. The role covers patrols, building security, incident reporting, and emergency response within a state agency setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and related security experience, a valid NY driver’s license, and the ability to pass medical and background checks. Overtime may be required; travel within the region is possible.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED required for Safety & Security Officer Trainee.
• For Safety & Security Officer 1: high school diploma (or equivalent) and 1 year of security-related experience.
• Must be at least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen residing in New York State.
• Must pass a medical exam and a thorough background investigation including fingerprinting.
• Driver’s license valid in New York State (no conditional licenses).

Responsabilidades

• Patrols by foot or vehicle to detect irregularities and deter crime.
• Perform environmental searches and maintain security in State facilities.
• Inspect buildings to ensure doors/windows are secure and safe.
• Operate radios, PA systems, and security equipment; provide directions to visitors.

Conhecimentos

Teamwork

Independence

Observation

Documentation

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Agency People With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

Title Safety and Security Officer 1

Occupational Category Enforcement or Protective Services

Salary Grade 12

Bargaining Unit SSU - Security Services Unit (NYSCOPBA)

Salary Range From $55012 to $67564 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Internship No

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Variable

Workday

From 12 AM

To 12 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Monroe

Street Address 620 Westfall Road

City Rochester

State NY

Duties Description: Primary duties and responsibilities of the Safety & Security Officer 1 include, but are not limited to:

• Security patrols, on foot or by vehicle, in order to detect evidence of irregularities and deter criminal activity.
• Perform environmental searches and maintain security in a State Agency, Facility, or Community Residence.
• Inspect building to ensure that all areas are appropriately locked, secured, and free of hazardous conditions.
• Maintain communication by radio, P.A., or telephone for routine and emergency needs.
• Question suspicious persons.
• May direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
• Enforces state, municipal and institution laws, rules, and regulations.
• Instructs employees and Individuals about Emergency Fire & Safety practices and procedures.
• May operate security cameras, computers, and related electronic security equipment.
• Answers questions and gives directions to visitors.
• May occasionally arrest suspects and violators in order to protect persons and property.
• May testify in court.
• May need to conduct searches to located missing individuals.
• Responds to, investigates, and prepares detailed written reports at the scenes of fires, accidents, and other incidents.
• Summons medical assistant and applies first aid as the situation indicates.
• May physically intervene in fights and may physically restrain unruly individuals to prevent injury to others.
• Interview’s victims, witnesses, complainants, and suspects in order to collect information needed to assist in criminal prosecution.
• Conducts quarterly reviews of Agency properties as assigned by supervisor to ensure compliance with NYS Uniform and/or Life Safety code, and Agency rules and regulations.
• Daily and/or overnight travel within the Region, and to other Regions within the State may be required.
• May be involved in emergency management through planning, implementing, and assessing disaster plans.
• Performs other related duties to ensure the safety and security of Individuals, property, and grounds.

SHIFT/PASS DAYS: To be discussed at interview.

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Minimum Qualifications OPEN COMPETITIVE:

Safety & Security Officer Trainee: High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma or similar equivalency such as a General Education Development Certification or higher degree.

Safety & Security Officer 1: High school or equivalent diploma and one year of experience patrolling, inspecting, and monitoring buildings, grounds, and equipment to identify and resolve safety and security hazards and risks, deter criminal activity, and ensure compliance with local, State, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.

In addition, candidate:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be a United States Citizen and a resident of New York State.
• Must pass a medical examination administered by the Department of Civil Service’s Employee Health Services, which includes an agility test.
• Must undergo a thorough background investigation to determine suitability for appointment. Conviction of a felony will bar appointment; conviction of a misdemeanor or other violation of law may bar appointment. Background investigation includes fingerprinting for both state and federal identification records check. Candidates may also be required to be cleared through the New York State Child Abuse Register.
• Must have a driver’s license valid in New York State. A conditional license is not acceptable.
• Ability to work effectively within the treatment team.
• Ability to act independently.
• Ability to meet and maintain criminal background and physical standards.
• Ability to accurately observe and document conditions relating to welfare and security.

NOTE: Due to the peace officer status of incumbents, re-fingerprinting, including payment of all applicable fees, is required even for an existing employee who may already have “search and retain” status with the Division of Criminal Justice Services.

Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.

To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm.

Additional Comments

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.

Appointments may also be made at the Safety and Security Officer Trainee level. Candidates hired at the entry-level title (Safety and Security Officer Trainee 1) may be advanced to the full-performance level (Safety and Security Officer 1) following satisfactory completion of one year of service.

Salary range listed below encompasses the hiring rate of a Safety and Security Officer Trainee 1 through the job rate of a Safety and Security Officer 1.