Security Manager

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York's NYCHA seeks an Associate Investigator to supervise, plan, and evaluate security initiatives across each development, coordinating audits, meetings, and staff trainings. Minimum qualifications include multiple education/experience paths, from high school diploma with 5 years to a bachelor’s with 2 years.

The role offers opportunities through the 55-a Program, no NYCHA residency requirement, and information on federal loan forgiveness.

Qualifications

• Four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus five years of satisfactory, full-time investigator experience.
• Associate degree with four years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree with two years of related experience.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the above options.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate security initiatives at each NYCHA development.
• Assist in resolving layered access requests/issues with Property Management.
• Attend borough-wide and local security meetings.
• Coordinate staff trainings and community meetings (PSA and community boards).
• Maintain security records, written reports, daily and monthly metrics.
• Conduct audits of files for compliance with guidelines.
• Conduct unannounced inspections of buildings with Security/Firewatch guards.
• Coordinate trainings for new security staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma + 5 years experience

Associate degree + 4 years experience

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years experience

Education/experience equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, performs very responsible work in the supervision, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and/or evaluation of Security initiatives. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and/or evaluate security initiatives at each NYCHA development.
• Assist in the resolution of layered access requests/issues, alongside Property Management.
• Conduct and attend Borough wide and/or local security meetings.
• Coordinate and facilitate staff meetings, training sessions and community meetings as required, (i.e., PSA and community boards).
• Maintain security records, written reports, daily and monthly metrics.
• Conduct regular audits of files to ensure compliance with department/agency guidelines and protocols.
• Conduct unannounced inspections of buildings where there are Security/Firewatch guards.
• Coordinate trainings for new security staff.

Special Conditions

Individual selected for this position will be actively engaged in physical building inspections, as well as performing tasks that require a lot of walking, climbing stairs and standing for long periods of time.

NOTE: Office of Safety & Security employees are required to hold all confidential information in trust and strict confidence; unauthorized information sharing is strictly prohibited.

NOTE: The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) administered a civil service exam for the Associate Investigator title on 09/25/25. Therefore, applicants (candidates) that did not take and pass the exam will potentially not be considered; likewise, applicants not reachable on the established civil service list will potentially be in jeopardy of being replaced with an eligible civil service candidate.

NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program.

Additional Information

• NYCHA employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
• NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
• NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).

ASSOCIATE INVESTIGATOR (NOT PR - 31121)

Minimum Qualifications

• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of satisfactory, full-time experience as an investigator evaluating credit worthiness, searching for assets, verifying information concerning education, experience, and other personal qualifications bearing upon character and fitness for employment, or performing investigations involving the research, compilation and/or location of evidence or information in order to build a case or uncover activities of a criminal, corrupt, unlawful or unethical nature; or
• An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above.

Preferred Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 2. Excellent communication and customer service skills. 3. Attention to detail and documentation.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

$59,359.00 – $88,704.00