Special Officer, Bureau of Operations

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartRecruiters, Inc. is representing a Special Officer position with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, focusing on physical security, safety, and loss prevention across New York City facilities.

The role requires responding to emergencies, patrolling facilities, and producing incident reports. Shifts may include nights, weekends, and holidays as permitted by the collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

• A four-year high school diploma or equivalent approved by a state's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency incidents.
• Maintain heightened security level at key locations and secure NYC Health Department facilities across the five boroughs.
• Patrol unstaffed locations.
• Complete complaint and incident reports.
• Conduct interior and exterior patrols of DOHMH facilities.
• Some physical activities include working outdoors in all weather, walking or standing per tour; assist in carrying an injured adult; grip suspects to prevent escape.
• Carrying or wearing heavy equipment and a bullet resistant vest.
• May be required to work various shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays; rotating tours or overtime per union rules.

Education

High school diploma

Peace Officer certification

Job description

• Job Category: Public Safety, Inspections, & Enforcement
• Salary Band: $50,000 to $60,000
• Compensation: USD 40,480 - USD 58,345

Job Description

ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE OF SPECIAL OFFICER OR THOSE REACHABLE ON SPECIAL OFFICER EXAMS 3306, 3314, & 4312.

The Division of Administration-Bureau of Operations/Health Police Unit oversees, directs, and protects DOHMH employees, clients, visitors, and properties throughout NYC areas on a 24/7 basis. In meeting the growing needs and demands of the agency, this Unit requires adequate resources and staff to perform these services in an effective and efficient manner. Such services include the extension of hours of operations beyond the normal hours of operations at Public Health Laboratories and District Health Centers Neighborhood Health clinics.

Position Summary

Special Officers under supervision, perform work relating to physical security, safety, loss prevention, and maintenance of order.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency incidents.
• Maintain heightened security level at key locations and secure other Health Department facilities throughout the five boroughs.
• Patrol of unstaffed locations.
• Complete complaint and incident reports.
• Conduct interior and exterior patrols of DOHMH facilities.
• Some physical activities performed are working outdoors in all kinds of weather, walking or standing in assigned area during a tour; assist in carrying an injured adult; gripping persons to prevent escape.
• Carrying or wearing heavy equipment and wearing a bullet resistant vest.
• May be required to work various shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays; work rotating tours, change tours or work overtime when ordered, as permitted by the collective bargaining agreement.

Why you should work for us

• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
• a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• a tax-deferred savings program and
• a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

Commitment to Equity

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.

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [e-mail] or 347-396-6549.

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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.

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.