Security Officer Job New York New York USA,Security

TOMPKINS COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE VACANCY

Inclusion Through Diversity

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Tompkins County Department of Human Resources Office

125

E. Court Street Ithaca, NY 14850

Tompkins County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply

TITLE:

Security Officer

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT:
Full-Time

ISSUE DATE: 09/09/26

THE FINAL DATE TO FILE APPLICATIONS: 09/23/26

DATE THAT THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM POSTING: 09/24/26

RESIDENCY:

Candidates must have been legal residents of Tompkins County or one of the six adjoining counties (Cayuga, Chemung, Cortland, Schuyler, Seneca, Tioga) for at least one month immediately preceding the date of application and maintain residency. For Examinations:
The eligible list resulting from the examination will be established in accordance with the final earned numerical ratings of passing candidates regardless of residence. A municipality or district may exercise its right under section 23-4-a. of Civil Service Law to request a certification of eligible candidates who have been residents of that municipality or district for at least one month prior to appointment.

After the names of residents have been exhausted, Tompkins County must then certify the names of non-residents on the list.

This is a full-time position under the Department of Emergency Response. The primary work location for these positions will vary, and staff must be eligible to work at all Tompkins County locations as required. Multiple shift opportunities are available, with schedules that may start as early as 7:00 a.m. and, on occasion, run as late as midnight. The selected candidate must successfully complete all required background checks, including the standard county screening and the TCWH Pre-Employment Background Check.

This is an approved NYS HELPS title and any appointment will be non-competitive. No exam required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(a) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; OR
(b) Two years of full-time paid (or the equivalent part-time and/or volunteer) experience as a guard, peace officer, police officer or military police officer; OR
(c) Any combination of training and experience equal to or greater than that described in (a) and (b) above.

Tompkins County is Committed to Equity and Inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

(a) Possession of valid New York State motor vehicle operator’s license at the time of application and maintenance of such license for the duration of employment.
(b) In accordance with General Business Law, Articles 7 and 7A, Section 89-g, all security personnel must register with the NYS Department of State, Division of Licensing Services immediately upon employment. Registration includes fingerprinting and a thorough background check by the State Department of Criminal Justice Services and FBI.
(c) For the TC-3 location only, the employee must possess one of the following:
Advanced First Aid through the American Red Cross, or First Responder or Emergency Medical Technician certification through New York State within one year of the date of appointment, and maintain certification at all times thereafter during employment.
(d) For all other locations, the employee must participate in Security Officer training, basic First Aid, AED, NARCAN and CPR training and certification within one year of the date of appointment.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The position involves responsibility for performing routine tasks pertaining to the safety of individuals and the security of County or Community College buildings and property. An employee in this class has responsibility for: monitoring security cameras;screening visitors and/or clients for admission to the building; inspecting property to detect security hazards; deterring criminal activity by being a visible and observant presence; patrolling buildings and grounds;

investigation of criminal and non-criminal incidents; and detection of maintenance problems and equipment failure. The employee is expected to de-escalate potentially volatile situations and enlist the support of law enforcement or Campus Peace Officers as appropriate. Internal contacts will be with employees of across departments or divisions within the Human Services Building, or across the TC3 College campus, and involve routine administrative or highly structured work interactions.

External contacts may be with law enforcement, city, county or town…