NY HELP Yes Agency People With Developmental Disabilities, Office for Title Safety and Security Officer 1 Occupational Category Enforcement or Protective Services Salary Grade 12 Bargaining Unit SSU - Security Services Unit (NYSCOPBA) Salary Range From $55012 to $67564 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Variable Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 6 AM To 7 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Monroe Street Address 620 Westfall Road City Rochester State NY Zip Code 14620 Duties Description Primary duties and responsibilities of the Safety & Security Officer 1 include, but are not limited to:u2022 Security patrols, on foot or by vehicle, in order to detect evidence of irregularities and deter criminal activity.u2022 Perform environmental searches and maintain security in a State Agency, Facility, or Community Residence.u2022 Inspect building to ensure that all areas are appropriately locked, secured, and free of hazardous conditions.u2022 Maintain communication by radio, P.A., or telephone for routine and emergency needs.u2022 Question suspicious persons.u2022 May direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic.u2022 Enforces state, municipal and institution laws, rules, and regulations.u2022 Instructs employees and Individuals about Emergency Fire & Safety practices and procedures.u2022 May operate security cameras, computers, and related electronic security equipment.u2022 Answers questions and gives directions to visitors.u2022 May occasionally arrest suspects and violators in order to protect persons and property.u2022 May testify in court.u2022 May need to conduct searches to located missing individuals.u2022 Responds to, investigates, and prepares detailed written reports at the scenes of fires, accidents, and other incidents.u2022 Summons medical assistant and applies first aid as the situation indicates.u2022 May physically intervene in fights and may physically restrain unruly individuals to prevent injury to others.u2022 Interviewu2019s victims, witnesses, complainants, and suspects in order to collect information needed to assist in criminal prosecution.u2022 Conducts quarterly reviews of Agency properties as assigned by supervisor to ensure compliance with NYS Uniform and/or Life Safety code, and Agency rules and regulations.u2022 Daily and/or overnight travel within the Region, and to other Regions within the State may be required.u2022 May be involved in emergency management through planning, implementing, and assessing disaster plans.u2022 Performs other related duties to ensure the safety and security of Individuals, property, and grounds.SHIFT/PASS DAYS: To be discussed at interview#LI-KB1 Minimum Qualifications OPEN COMPETITIVE:Safety & Security Officer Trainee: High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma or similar equivalency such as a General Education Development Certification or higher degree.Safety & Security Officer 1: High school or equivalent diploma and one year of experience patrolling, inspecting, and monitoring buildings, grounds, and equipment to identify and resolve safety and security hazards and risks, deter criminal activity, and ensure compliance with local, State, and federal laws, rules, and addition, candidate:u2022 Must be at least 18 years of age.u2022 Must be a United States Citizen and a resident of New York State.u2022 Must pass a medical examination administered by the Department of Civil Serviceu2019s Employee Health Services, which includes an agility test.u2022 Must undergo a thorough background investigation to determine suitability for appointment. Conviction of a felony will bar appointment; conviction of a misdemeanor or other violation of law may bar appointment. Background investigation includes fingerprinting for both state and federal identification records check. Candidates may also be required to be cleared through the New York State Child Abuse Register.u2022 Must have a driveru2019s license valid in New York State. A conditional license is not acceptable.u2022 Ability to work effectively within the treatment team.u2022 Ability to act independently.u2022 Ability to meet and maintain criminal background and physical standards.u2022 Ability to accurately observe and document conditions relating to welfare and security.NOTE:Due to the peace officer status of incumbents, re-fingerprinting, including payment of all applicable fees, is required even for an existing employee who may already have u201csearch and retainu201d status with the Division of Criminal Justice Services.Transfer:Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: Additional Comments This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title.At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.u2022 Appointments may also be made at the Safety and Security Officer Trainee level. Candidates hired at the entry-level title (Safety and Security Officer Trainee 1) may be advanced to the full-performance level (Safety and Security Officer 1) following satisfactory completion of one year of service.Salary range listed below encompasses the hiring rate of a Safety and Security Officer Trainee 1 through the job rate of a Safety and Security Officer 1.u2022 Safety and Security Officer Trainee 1: $46,921u2022 Safety and Security Officer 1: $55,012 - $67,564u2022 If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.u2022 Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.u2022 All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.u2022 If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). u2022 If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email to obtain information and RA forms.u2022 Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.u2022 Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.u2022 Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.u2022 Life insurance and Disability insurance.u2022 The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.u2022 Paid Holidays and Leave: u00b0 Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year. u00b0 Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially. u00b0 Five (5) days paid personal leave each year. u00b0 Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year. u00b0 Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.u2022 Health Care Coverage:Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.u2022 Paid Parental Leave:Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.u2022 Retirement Program:Participate in The NYS Employeesu2019 Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.u2022 Professional Development and Education and Training:NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteranu2019s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Finger Lakes Human Resources Management Office - Posting Department Telephone 585-258-8918 Fax 585-461-8935 Email Address Address Street 620 Westfall Road City Rochester State NY Zip Code 14620 Notes on Applying Please email your resume to and reference EOA#26-141 in your email.
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Safety and Security Officer 1