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THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY OF $38064.00.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU HAVE FILED FOR TAKEN AND PASSED THE OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAM FOR THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE LISTED BELOW TO AVOID BEING BUMPED OUT OF YOUR POSITION WHEN THE ELIGIBLE LIST FOR THIS TITLE IS ESTABLISHED. CANDIDATES WHO ARE SELECTED FOR THIS POSITION MUST SHOW PROOF THAT THEY HAVE PASSED THIS EXAMINATION.
The Administration for Childrens Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages communitybased supports and foster care services and provides subsidized childcare vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice ACS oversees detention placement and programs for youth in the community.
The Division of Administration (ADMIN) has employed approximately 463 public employees to provide a wide range of ACS support services and ensure all Divisions receive adequate and efficient services to carry out their respective missions. ADMIN manages a Personnel Services (PS) budget of approximately $29M and an Other Than Personnel Services (OTPS) budget of $140M. ADMIN provides services including building maintenance real estate design construction management facilities and custodial services occupational safety and health operational support security transportation and print production.
Within ADMIN the ACS Police & Security Unit has a headcount of 212 uniformed Special Officers who are responsible for overseeing and coordinating safety and security for all ACS locations and properties ACS staff children and youth in care and visiting public/clients and families. The Unit enforces Agency policies and procedures and the New York City (NYC) Penal Law. The Unit also provides information guidance and training on safety and security (e.g. Security Guard assistance emergency response medical distress/health crisis threats thefts crime prevention and threats to oneself or others) to all ACS staff.
The ACS Police & Security Unit is seeking outstanding candidates to serve as Special Officers who will become integral members for one of the countrys premier childrens services agencies dedicated to strengthening NYCs families and their 1.8 million children.
Under general supervision Special Officers perform work of ordinary difficulty and responsibility related to physical security safety loss prevention and maintenance of order.
Some of the physical activities performed by Special Officers and environmental conditions experienced are:
Work outdoors in all kinds of weather.
Walk and/or stand in assigned areas during tours.
Drive or sit in patrol cars during tours while remaining alert.
Run after fleeing suspects climb up stairs carry injured adults with assistance and grip persons to prevent escape.
Restrain suspects by use of handcuffs.
Detect odors such as those caused by smoke or gas leaks.
Engage in handtohand struggles to subdue suspects resisting arrest.
Be physically active for prolonged periods of time.
Understand verbal communications over a radio with background noises.
Read and write under low light conditions.
Carry or wear heavy equipment.
May be required to work rotating tours or shifts including nights Saturdays Sundays and holidays.
The position requires an individual with flexibility who will be available to work overtime.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Section 424A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with childcaring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.
TO APPLY:
Please go to or for current NYC employees and search for Job ID # 710422.
NO PHONE CALLS FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED.
NOTE: ONLY CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.
SPECIAL OFFICER 70810
Qualifications :
1. A fouryear high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a states department of education or a recognized accrediting organization; and
2. Individuals serving in this title are designated as Peace Officers by the New York State Criminal Procedure Law. Therefore all candidates must be qualified to serve as Peace Officers. Incumbents must satisfy the training requirements established by the State of New York for Peace Officers and obtain certification. Once obtained this certification must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Additional Information :
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Full-time