Vacancy Details

Administrative and Central Office

Special Officer, OSYD - 26041

Special Officer

N/A

Office of Safety and Youth Development

This position is in a civil service competitive class that is subject to examination. Position is only open to current NYC employees with permanent NYC civil service status as Special Officer or current NYC employees who are permanent in an equivalent title that is eligible for transfer under 6.1.9 to Special Officer or candidates who have taken the most recent Special Officer civil service examination. This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program.

Position Summary: Reporting to the Supervising Safety Officer, the Special Officer performs duties to provide physical security, safety, loss prevention, and maintenance of order, in accordance with policies and procedures throughout the New York City Public Schools (NYCPS). The Special Officer is primarily assigned to provide security in NYCPS Administrative office buildings. This includes working collaboratively with intergovernmental agencies and other divisions within the NYCPS. Performs related work.   

Reports to: Supervising Safety Officer

Direct Reports: N/A

Key Relationships: Works closely with staff within the Office of Safety and Youth Development (OSYD), various City and State agencies, including the New York City Police Department (NYPD) as well as families and students.

Responsibilities

• Performs building patrol and creates reports regarding conditions and incidents that are observed.
• Works various tours of duty as assigned to administrative buildings across the five boroughs, including evenings and weekends as required.
• Completes daily activity reports, including entry of daily actions into memo book.
• Assists in implementing Administrative Building Safety Plan. Coordinates with Fire Safety Directors, Building Captains, and Building Response team members.
• Uses computers and electronic security equipment to ensure that safe visitor entry procedures are followed, and reports equipment in need of maintenance or repair.
• Transports, escorts, and/or arranges for transport of persons in custody to police precinct and records arrests on police blotter.
• Responds to calls for assistance that may result in the need to investigate incidents and/or provide first aid or administer Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Coordinates with contracted security guards and reports issues arising from the work they perform.
• Attends, completes, and maintains State and Agency training and certification requirements.
• In the temporary absence of the supervisor, may perform the supervisor’s duties.
• Maintains uniform and equipment in proper working order.

Qualification Requirements:

Minimum

1.   A four‐year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a stateʹs 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.

License Requirement for Certain Positions

A motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York is required for appointment to positions in certain agencies. If required, this license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Preferred

• Knowledge of NYCPS regulations and discipline code.
• Prior work experience in security.
• Attentive to detail.
• Extremely well-organized.
• Able to work under pressure and meet frequent and changing deadlines.

Salary: $39,206

(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.

NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding.

* New York City Residency is NOT Required *

We encourage all applicants from the New York City tri-state area to apply.

DOE Non- Discrimination Policy
The Department of Education of 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 upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy.