Special Officer / Peace Officer
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Job Description
The Office of the District Attorney Bronx County (BXDA) is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. By Pursuing Justice with Integrity the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. Moreover the BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice. By recognizing these significant distinctions and acting accordingly BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large which continues to grow stronger every day.
In furtherance of this mission the BXDA seeks experienced and enthusiastic Special Officer / Peace Officer. Candidates should exhibit a strong interest in criminal law and public service. Under supervision the Special Officer will provide physical security safety and maintenance of order in accordance with agency procedures. Uses computers and operates electronic security and safety monitoring systems and other equipment and devices.
Job Responsibilities:
- Screens employees and visitors.
- Operates and monitors security equipment; Reports equipment needing maintenance or repair.
- Gives routine information to visitors and clients and directs them to the proper individuals and offices.
- Patrols designated areas of assigned locations to maintain order preserve the peace and safeguard life and property against fire vandalism theft etc.
- Make clock rounds as required. Reports observed security and safety hazards and conditions including but not limited to fire safety.
- When appropriate arrests and issues summonses to law violators on premises. Transports escorts and/or arranges for transport of persons in custody to police precinct and has arrest recorded on police plotter. Prepares and transmits all necessary documents relating to arrest. Testifies in court and other tribunals.
- Responds to and reports emergency and security incidents and unusual occurrences and submits written reports. Assists in implementing the Emergency Action Plan.
- As required provides assistance to the sick injured mentally and physically disabled and calls for emergency assistance ambulance and/or medical attention when necessary. If properly certified and authorized by the agency may administer first-aid. Completes and forwards requisite paperwork.
- Records daily actions in memo book. Maintains records/daily logs of persons entering or leaving buildings.
- All other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications :
1. A four-year 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 :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
