Special Officer, Bureau of Operations

Jobf0; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Tax-deferred savings

Job summary

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) seeks Special Officers to ensure security, safety, and loss prevention across NYC facilities. You will supervise operations and maintain order in a demanding, public health environment.

The role requires Peace Officer designation and a four-year high school diploma, with opportunities across two shifts and potential overtime as per the collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

• Four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a state’s department of education or a recognized accrediting organization.
• Individuals designated as Peace Officers and meeting NYS training requirements are eligible to serve in this title.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency incidents.
• Maintain heightened security at key locations and secure other Health Department facilities throughout NYC.
• Patrol unstaffed locations.
• Complete complaint and incident reports.
• Conduct interior and exterior patrols of DOHMH facilities.
• Perform physical activities outdoors in all kinds of weather; walk or stand during tours; assist in restraining individuals if needed.
• Carry or wear heavy equipment and bullet resistant vest.
• Work various shifts including nights, weekends, holidays; rotating tours or overtime as required.

Education

Four-year high school diploma or equivalent

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:

• o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• o a tax-deferred savings program and
• o 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. 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. 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.