Safety and Security Officer 1

About the role

The New York Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) seeks qualified candidates for the position of Safety and Security Officer. This role involves various duties including patrol, inspections, and responding to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain NYS Codes Certification or obtain within probationary period
• Manage travel status and travel card requirements
• Manage Leave & Accrual Tracking System (LATS)
• Manage Statewide Financial System (SFS)
• Assist in ordering, dispersing, and tracking uniforms and equipment
• Assist in scheduling and documenting training sessions
• Conduct security patrols, including on foot and by vehicle
• Inspect buildings for security and compliance
• Communicate using radio, PA, or phone
• Manage and respond to suspicious persons and emergencies
• Enforce state, municipal, and institutional laws and regulations
• Operate security cameras, computers, and related equipment
• Answer visitor inquiries and provide directions
• Occasionally arrest suspects and provide first aid
• Conduct quarterly reviews of agency properties
• Travel within the region and to other regions as required
• Involvement in emergency management planning

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least 18 years old
• New York State citizen
• Pass medical examination and background investigation
• Valid New York State driver’s license
• Ability to work independently and observe conditions

Qualifications

• OPEN COMPETITIVE: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Safety & Security Officer 1: High School Diploma or equivalent plus one year of relevant experience

Skills

• Knowledge of NYS Codes and ability to maintain certification
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Physical stamina for patrols and inspections
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and systems

Benefits

• Paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick leave
• Health insurance and dental/vision coverage
• Parental leave
• Retirement benefits through ERS
• Professional development and education assistance

Pay

$46,921 - $67,564 annually*

Schedule

Daily travel within the region and to other regions as required.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick leave
• Health insurance and dental/vision coverage
• Parental leave
• Retirement benefits through ERS
• Professional development and education assistance

Location

• Central NY - 199 Mill St. Rome
• Central NY - 2400 Hasley Bronx Bernard Fineson
• Central NY - 249 Glenwood Ave Binghamton
• Central NY - 500 Balltown Rd Schenectady
• Central NY - 4601 Nixon Park Syracuse
• Finger Lakes - 620 Westfall Rd Rochester
• Hudson Valley - 7 Wilbur Rd Thiells
• Long Island - 45 Mall Drive Dupont
• Sterlington Island - 1150 Forest Hill Road Staten Island
• Sterlington Island - 2445 State Route 30 Tupper Lake
• Taconic - 26 Center Circle Wassaic
• Western - 1200 East & West Rd West Seneca

Contact Information

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