Senior Supervising Officer – Public Health Security

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene seeks a Supervising Special Officer to oversee security personnel across facilities, ensuring safety and compliance with policy. The role includes evaluating performance, directing training, and managing discipline. Certification as a Peace Officer is required, along with NYS training standards.

Residency requirements apply, and the position offers the chance to contribute to NYC’s public health safety through a structured security program.

Qualifications

• A four-year high school diploma or its equivalent.
• One year of full-time satisfactory experience in law enforcement, protection or security.
• Incumbents must be qualified to serve as Peace Officers and meet NYS training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review work performance and conduct evaluations for Special Officers.
• Disciplinary matters for direct reports.
• Direct and train subordinates and correct poor performance.
• Assign patrols and review patrol sheets.
• Inspect posts and uniforms and ensure proper attire and equipment.
• Patrol Health Department facilities and surrounding areas.
• Prepare and submit incident reports.
• Issue and testify on summonses and arrests.
• Manage logbooks and post orders; ensure coverage.

Skills

Disciplinary oversight

Staff training

Legal compliance

Patrol supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene seeks a Supervising Special Officer to oversee security personnel across facilities, ensuring safety and compliance with policy. The role includes evaluating performance, directing training, and managing discipline. Certification as a Peace Officer is required, along with NYS training standards.

Residency requirements apply, and the position offers the chance to contribute to NYC’s public health safety through a structured security program.