Safety and Security Officer​/Trainee; NY HELPS), Capital District Psychiatric Center, P27003

Position: Safety and Security Officer 1 / Trainee (NY HELPS), Capital District Psychiatric Center, P27003
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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 05/05/26

Applications Due
08/07/26

Vacancy ID215452

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NY HELPYes

Agency Mental Health, Office of

Title Safety and Security Officer 1 / Trainee (NY HELPS), Capital District Psychiatric Center, P27003

Occupational Category Enforcement or Protective Services

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitSSU - Security Services Unit (NYSCOPBA)

Salary Range From $46921 to $67564 Annually

Employment Type

Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Night shift weekdays with scheduled weekend hours

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 10 PM

To 10 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Capital District Psychiatric Center

75 New Scotland Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code
12208

Duties Description Are you interested in starting or advancing your career with New York State? Safety & Security Officer positions provide excellent opportunities growth and advancement. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.

As a Safety & Security Officer, you are responsible for maintaining safety and security, environmental health, and protection in the buildings and grounds at Capital District Psychiatric Center including:

* Patrolling and inspecting assigned areas; ensuring areas are properly locked and secured.

* Conducting safety inspections of assigned areas and equipment for compliance with safety codes and regulations.

* Screening visitors and vehicles, issuing temporary parking permits and badges.

* Transporting or escorting individuals, visitors, and employees on and off facility grounds.

* Responding to incidents and emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Safety & Security Officer Trainee 1 if they have a High School or equivalent diploma or higher degree.

OR

Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Safety & Security Officer Trainee 1 eligible list.

OR

Candidates from within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

In order to be advanced to the full performance level of this title, Safety & Security Officer 1 SG-12, you must successfully complete a 1-year traineeship and Academy Training mandated by the Municipal Police Training Council.

Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:

* NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance

* Access to tuition assistance programs

* Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth

* Paid time off - 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave

* NYS Retirement programs

Additional Comments:

Safety and Security Officer Trainee:
Equated to SG - 9 / $46,921 - $57,901

Safety and Security Officer 1: SG - 12 / $55,012 - $67,564

Note:

1. Background checks will be required.

2. You must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter. Conditional licenses are not acceptable.

3. Safety & Security Officers are public officers under State law. At appointment you must be a resident of New York State and at least 18 years old. New York State residency is required to accept and continue employment.

4. Safety & Security Officers are peace officers and must be qualified to hold such office in accordance with State law. Safety & Security Officers must meet requirements for peace officer status for continued employment. US citizenship is required at the time of appointment.

5. Physical/Medical:
An evaluation of your physical and medical condition will be done to ensure that you are able to perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. The physical/medical standards include but are not limited to height and weight, speech, vision, hearing, cardiovascular, respiratory system, and neurological health requirements. A complete statement of the physical and medical standards is available at:

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