Special Patrol Officer; Courts

and the job listing Expires on July 3, 2026

Retired member of police or sheriff’s department or division of state police, or a retired former corrections, parole, or probation officer.

Special Patrol Officers may not carry or possess firearms while on duty unless authorized to do so by the Appointing Authority and a license has been issued pursuant to Section 400.00 of Penal Law (Section 2.10.37 of Criminal Procedure Law). Where possession of the license is required, eligibility for and continued possession of the license is required for employment.

SPO positions requiring firearms (County Office Building, Court Security and Special Patrol Officers assigned to schools) must meet the standards outlined in General Order #463 of the County Sheriff’s for firearms qualification in accordance with the NYS Penal Law Article 35m, the NYS Criminal Procedural Law and the agency’s policy related to the use of force. Failure to meet the recertification standard for the annual firearms proficiency skills test will result in termination of employment.

Former members of the New York State Police (appointed by Executive Law 31) and any other peace officers retired from non-competitive positions can be re‑employed as Special Patrol Officers only by participating in a civil service examination for the position which is held annually as part of the Safety and Security Series.

37. Special patrolmen of a political subdivision, appointed pursuant to section two hundred nine-v of the general municipal law; provided, however, that nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to authorize such officer to carry, possess, repair, or dispose of a firearm unless the appropriate license therefore has been issued pursuant to Section 400.00 of the penal law.

This position involves responsibility for maintaining order and providing security in public buildings, schools and courtrooms. Persons employed in this class shall have all the powers of a Peace Officer, as set forth in Section 2.20 of criminal procedure law, when performing the duties of protecting property or persons on such premises. The work is performed under general supervision of the Police Chief or Sheriff.

The incumbent does related work as required.

• Provides security by standing in and patrolling public buildings;
• Protects and guards the public and employees in the designated publicly owned property;
• Physically restrains unruly individuals;
• Provides general information to visitors on premises;
• Checks to ensure that all necessary documents and identification are in order;
• Safeguards public property;
• Provides assistance in emergency situations;
• Maintains and updates records as required;
• Prepares incident reports;
• Distributes and posts appropriate documents and materials.

• Protects and guards the public judges, and employees…