Sergeant

Salary

Selected candidate will be offered a salary of $57,440 - $64,907.00.

• Must be a current employee of the Administration for Children’s Services.
• Must have filed, taken, and passed the civil service exam for this title.

The New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) is seeking an outstanding candidate to serve as a Sergeant/Supervising Special Officer for the ACS Police Unit within the ACS Division of Administration. The selected candidate will become an integral member of the Bureau’s team for one of the country’s premier children’s services agencies dedicated to strengthening New York City’s families and their 1.8 million children.

• Manage and evaluate the performance of subordinate staff, preparing and submitting task and standards and performance evaluations in accordance with agency policies.
• Supervise, evaluate, and coordinate assignments of staff to ensure adequate coverage for facility operations.
• Oversee staff assignments and deployment, with special attention to the use of overtime, absenteeism, and equipment accountability.
• Ensure accountability and coordinate with agency representatives to ensure radio, CCTV, keys, and other related security equipment are operational and accounted for during every tour.
• Ensure security staff maintain accurate logs regarding the activities of the security department, including detailed accounts of who entered the facility and in-depth incident reports.
• Interpret, implement, and enforce agency policies and procedures.
• Ensure City time submissions are reviewed and processed; resolve City time related issues.
• Conduct roll call; inspect Special Officers on posts and assigned work areas. Respond to emergency situations; investigate, supervise, and assist subordinates in handling serious and unusual incidents.
• Prepare and submit reports and recommendations to superiors; keep superiors and/or agency personnel informed of potentially dangerous or unusual situations.
• Appear in court and/or assist other law‑enforcement agencies on arrest cases.
• Attend, participate, and pass Safe Crisis Management training.
• Attend, participate, and pass Peace Officer training as a condition of employment.

• One year of full‑time satisfactory experience in law enforcement, protection, or security.
• A four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a state department of education or a recognized accrediting organization.
• Qualified to serve as a Peace Officer under New York State Criminal Procedure Law, including all required state training.

• Section
  424‑A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child‑caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.

The Administration for Children’s Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing access to all individuals. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Simone Campbell coordinator.gov or 212‑676‑6955.