Special Officer

ADMIN TRIALS AND HEARINGS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 1 - 2; Full time

Job summary

Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) in New York City is seeking a Special Officer to provide security, maintain order, and enforce safety at agency locations. The role requires a four-year high school diploma and NYS Peace Officer certification, with opportunities for training and professional development.

Responsibilities include patrolling, reporting, screening, and transporting detainees if necessary, with residency considerations and a commitment to public service.

Qualifications

• A four-year high school diploma or equivalent approved by a state's education department or accrediting organization.
• Peace Officers designation under NYS law; certification required and maintained during employment.

Responsibilities

• Patrol designated areas to maintain order and protect life and property.
• Greet visitors and direct them to appropriate staff.
• Prepare and write incident reports; maintain daily logs.
• Screen employees and visitors; monitor security equipment.
• Ensure health and safety protocols are followed by the public.
• Discourage and eject disorderly persons; arrest violators as needed.
• Transport and escort persons in custody to police precincts; prepare related documents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Organizational skills

Driver license (NY)

Volunteerism (AmeriCorps/Peace Corps)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ABOUT OATH

The City of New York’s Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) is the nation’s largest administrative tribunal, holding more than 250,000 trials and hearings a year. As the City’s central, independent administrative law court, OATH adjudicates a wide range of matters filed by nearly every city agency, board and commission. OATH also houses the Center for Creative Conflict Resolution which provides mediation and restorative justice support to City government agencies and the general public, and the Administrative Judicial Institute, a resource center that provides training, continuing education, research and support services for administrative law judges and hearing officers.

JOB DESCRIPTION

OATH is seeking an ambitious, energetic, and experienced individual who embrace positive institutional change and fostering professionalism to serve as Special Officer. Under the supervision of OATH’s Security Manager, the Special Officer provides physical security, safety, loss prevention and maintenance of order in accordance with agency orders and procedures.

Specific duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Patrols designated areas of assigned locations to maintain order, preserve the peace and safeguard life and property against fire, vandalism, and theft.
• Gives routine information to visitors and directs them to the proper individuals, etc.;
• Prepare and write incident reports, maintain daily logs and documents safety hazards and conditions.
• Screens employees and visitors, operates and monitors security equipment.
• Ensuring health and safety protocols are met by members of the public.
• Discourages and ejects disorderly persons and when appropriate, arrests violators on premise.
• Transports, escorts and/or arranges for transport of persons in custody to police precinct. Prepares and transmits all necessary documents relating to the arrest.

Special Note: Only candidates who are currently serving as a permanent Special Officer with the City of New York are eligible to apply.

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Minimum Qualifications

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a state's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization; and
2. Individuals serving in this title are designated as Peace Officers by the New York State Criminal Procedure Law. Therefore, all candidates must be qualified to serve as Peace Officers. Incumbents must satisfy the training requirements established by the State of New York for Peace Officers and obtain certification. Once obtained, this certification must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Preferred Skills

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• A valid New York State motor vehicle driver license.
• History of volunteerism, such as service in the AmeriCorps or Peace Corps, is viewed favorably.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through 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

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.