Minimum QualificationsCandidates must be reachable on the Safety and Security Officer Trainee eligible list;ORTransfer Opportunity Transfer Opportunity: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 or 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.orOpen-Competitive: a high school or equivalent diploma, eligibility for appointment as a Peace Officer in New York State, and completion of a one year traineeship.New York State Residency and United States Citizenship: At the time of appointment, you must be a resident of New York State and a citizen of the United States. Employment requires that you maintain your residency in New York State.License Requirements: At the time of appointment and as a condition for continued employment, you must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State. Conditional and Restricted licenses are not acceptable.Peace Officer Requirements: Safety and Security Officers have peace officer status as authorized under Criminal Procedure Law Section 2.10 and Sections 7.25 and 13.25 of Mental Hygiene Law or Section 455 of Public Health Law. As such, they must meet the requirements for appointment to public office defined in Public Officers Law Section 3 (1) and for continued employment as required in Section 30.Physical/Medical Requirements: Your physical and medical condition will be evaluated to ensure that you are able to satisfactorily perform the essential duties of the position to which you are seeking appointment with or without reasonable accommodation. The medical examination will be required upon a conditional offer of appointment. You are responsible for payments of the clinical laboratory test fees. The physical/medical standards include a physical fitness test, a medical standards evaluation, and a substance abuse screening. To obtain a complete statement of the physical and medical standards, and/or Requirements for the Qualifying Physical Fitness Test visit or write to the Medical Review Unit, New York State Department of Civil Service, 55 Mohawk Street, Suite 201, Cohoes, NY 12047.In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any Federal and/or State Medicare or Medicaid exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.Duties DescriptionAs a Safety and Security Officer 1 / Safety and Security Officer Trainee, your duties will include:
- Patrol and inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment to monitor and ensure environmental health.
- Handle all safety and security issues.
- Instruct employees and individuals about emergency fire and safety practices and procedures.
- Prevent the endangerment of patients and individuals with disabilities, employees, visitors and property.
- Search for and eliminate contraband.
- Operate emergency vehicles.
- Transport patients and staff on and off the premises.
- Complete incident reports and other written reports.
- May testify in a court of law or at other hearings.
- Utilize computers, cameras, fingerprinting equipment, and complex alarm systems.
Additional CommentsAll OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
- NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
- Access to tuition assistance programs
- Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
- Paid time off 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
- NYS Retirement programs
Background checks will be required.Additional Comments:Safety and Security Officer Trainee: Equated to SG - 9 / $42,939 - $52,989Safety and Security Officer 1: SG - 12 / $50,344 - $61,828Additional monies are paid for:
- Pre-shift briefings
- Inconvenience pay
- Facility Security Pay