Public Safety Senior Officer
Public Safety Senior Officer
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$ 45000 - 46898
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Description
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Under the direction of the Director of Public Safety/Public Safety Manager the position of the Senior Public Safety Officer (SPSO) supports the mission of Covenant House New York (CHNY) by fostering and maintaining safe and secure environments for its youth staff and visitors. The SPSO will be required to maintain daily operational standards and execute a number of comprehensive and integrated security measures and countermeasures. Additionally the SPSO must be able to adapt physically and psychologically to the changing needs and priorities of CHNY. This position requires an inperson and on site presence at CHNYs Manhattan and Bronx locations as needed.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(Responsibilities to include but not limited to the following)
- Serve as the designee in the absence of the Public Safety Director/Manager and/or Supervisor
- Understand and follow given safety procedures
- Maintain operational standards according to Public Safety SOP
- Detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel
- Communicate effectively both in writing and orally
- Gather incident data compile information prepare and write reports
- Knowledge of searching procedures and safety inspections
- Track record of effectively searching for contraband
- Conduct safety patrols in and around buildings as assigned
- Basic computer knowledge required (i.e. Google Workplace)
- Operate all departmental equipment including radios tablets cameras computers and online applications
- Listen and communicate calmly effectively and courteously in both emergency and nonemergency situations
- Appropriately respond to calls for assistance with urgency
- Assist with emergency/safety drills according to prescribed procedures
- Enforce crowd control procedures when appropriate
- Deescalate/intervene in physical/verbal altercations
- Must be willing to become an instructor and able to learn and implement Emergency Safety Physical Intervention (ESPI) techniques including Safety Crisis Management (SCM)
- Have an active Red Cross issued First Aid CPR/AED certification or obtain one within three months
- Work a standard workweek; for nonexempt full time employees this is forty 40 hours per week. Hours may vary to accommodate the operational needs of the agency and/or department
- Must be willing and able to work a flexible work schedule to include mornings evenings/overnights weekends and holidays
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education & Experience
- At least 8 years of Public Safety related experience required
- Willing and able to work a standard workweek; standard workweek for nonexempt full time employees is forty 40 hours per week and thirtyfive 35 hours for exempt employees
- High School diploma or its equivalent required
- The Senior Public Safety Officer MUST possess and maintain New York State security guard licensure throughout the course of their employment including participation in and successful completion of any legally mandated training including but not limited to onthejob training and/or annual inservice requirements. This also applies to additional training licenses and certifications obtained before and during employment. CHNY is not responsible for security guard license fees
Knowledge/Skills
Expectations While On Duty
- Independently recognize and perform duties that need to be done without being directly assigned
- Remain professional and customer service driven while on duty
- Establish priorities; must organize work and time to meet them
- Conduct Radio checks to ensure all equipment is working properly
- Conduct daily roll call meetings with all officers on shift
- Assist other officers with submitting and writing reports
- Attend inperson and virtual meetings inperson and virtually with various departments
- First point of contact for NYPD FDNY & EMS when Public Safety Director/Manager or Supervisor is unavailable
- Assist with the tracking and distribution of incoming parcels according to company policy
- Recognize and respond to emerging priorities accept changes and new ideas
- Have insight with problems and the ability to develop workable alternatives
- Respond to supervision coaching and constructive criticism in a positive manner
- Assist with employee scheduling and coordinating coverage for callouts
- Assist officers with the completion of incident reports according to CHNY Policy
- Attend and participate in departmental and managerial meetings
- Support with the maintenance of daily operations according to the SOP (Standard Operating Procedures)
- Adhere to attendance and punctuality requirements per policy; this also includes the CHNY Hours of Work Policy
- Provide proper notification for absences and tardiness. Take corrective action to prevent recurring absences or tardiness
- The use of all mobile devices while on duty is strictly prohibited. Use is only permitted in cases of emergency or when contacting other CHNY employees on duty
- Observe all other policies governing conduct while at work (e.g. telephone and computer use electronic messaging smoking regulations breaks and other related policies
Physical requirements
- Officers may be exposed to discomfort or the elements of outdoors
- Walking standing using stairs and foot patrolling for extended periods of time
- Mental visual and auditory acuity are essential responsibilities
- Applicants must be in good health and must have and retain physical strength including lifting up to 50lbs
- Implement Emergency Safety Physical Intervention (ESPI) techniques according to CHNYs policies and guidelines
Compensation
Covenant House New York offers a rich package of benefits including but not limited to full medical vision dental life and short and longterm disability insurance and other fringe benefits. Eligibility for medical benefits begins on the date of hire. PTO includes 3 weeks of vacation in the first year 10 holidays 13 sick days 5 personal days and birthday days off. Benefits include a 403b with employer contribution after 12 months. There are also multiple additional optional benefits (including additional life disability accident and cancer insurance) available at significantly reduced rates.CH is a vaccinated employer. As such prospective new hires will be required to provide proof of vaccination or be willing to receive the COVID19 vaccination by the date of hire to be considered.
Covenant House New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
