Safety and Security Officer 1

Safety And Security Officer

Duties Description

Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Security patrols, on foot or by vehicle, to detect evidence of irregularities and deter criminal activity.
• Perform environmental searches and maintain security in a state agency, facility, or community residence.
• Inspect buildings to ensure that all areas are appropriately locked, secured, and free of hazardous conditions.
• Maintain communication by radio, P.A., or telephone for routine and emergency needs.
• Question suspicious persons.
• May direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
• Enforces state, municipal, and institution laws, rules, and regulations.
• Instructs employees and individuals about emergency fire & safety practices and procedures.
• May operate security cameras, computers, and related electronic security equipment.
• Answers questions and gives directions to visitors.
• May occasionally arrest suspects and violators in order to protect persons and property.
• May testify in court.
• May need to conduct searches to locate missing individuals.
• Responds to, investigates, and prepares detailed written reports at the scenes of fires, accidents, and other incidents.
• Summons medical assistance and applies first aid as the situation indicates.
• May physically intervene in fights and may physically restrain unruly individuals in order to prevent injury to others.
• Interviews victims, witnesses, complainants, and suspects in order to collect information needed to assist in criminal prosecution.
• Conducts quarterly reviews of agency properties as assigned by supervisor to ensure compliance with NYS Uniform and/or Life Safety Code, and agency rules and regulations.
• Daily and/or overnight travel within the region and to other regions within the state may be required.
• May be involved in emergency management through planning, implementing, and assessing disaster plans.
• Performs other related duties to ensure the safety and security of individuals, property, and grounds.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Open competitive:

Safety & Security Officer Trainee:
High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma or similar equivalency such as a General Education Development Certification or higher degree.

Safety & Security Officer 1:
High school or equivalent diploma and one year of experience patrolling, inspecting, and monitoring buildings, grounds, and equipment to identify and resolve safety and security hazards and risks, deter criminal activity, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.

In addition, candidate:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be a United States citizen and a resident of New York State.
• Must pass a medical examination administered by the Department of Civil Service's Employee Health Services, which includes an agility test.
• Must undergo a thorough background investigation to determine suitability for appointment. Conviction of a felony will bar appointment; conviction of a misdemeanor or other violation of law may bar appointment. Background investigation includes fingerprinting for both state and federal identification records check. Candidates may also be required to be cleared through the New York State Child Abuse Register.
• Must have a driver's license valid in New York State. A conditional license is not acceptable.
• Ability to work effectively within the treatment team.
• Ability to act independently.
• Ability to meet and maintain criminal background and physical standards.
• Ability to accurately observe and document conditions relating to welfare and security.

Additional Comments

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.

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