Review Vacancy

Date Posted: 08/11/22
Applications Due: 09/16/22
Vacancy ID: 110374

Position Information

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleSafety & Security Officer 1- Trainees, Rockland Psychiatric Center, Poughkeepsie, P23253

Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services

Salary Grade12

Bargaining UnitSSU - Security Services Unit (NYSCOPBA)

Salary RangeFrom $42969 to $61828 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Weekdays

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Rockland

Street Address Rockland Psychiatric Center - Poughkeepsie

10 Ross Circle

City Poughkeepsie

StateNY

Zip Code12601

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Safety and Security Officer Trainee:

Candidates must be reachable on the current eligible list for this title.

Safety and Security Officer 1:

Transfer Opportunity – Candidates must have permanent service as a Safety and Security Officer 1, Grade 12, and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. In order to be eligible for 70.1 transfer, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a qualifying title within two salary grades of the SG-12 level.

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 http://www.cs.ny.gov/ehs/forms.cfm or write to the Medical Review Unit, New York State Department of Civil Service, 55 Mohawk Street, Suite 201, Cohoes, NY 12047.

You must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs. If you receive an appointment, your continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility. Failure to do so may result in the termination of your appointment.

Duties Description As a Safety and Security Officer 1 / Safety and Security Trainees
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 Comments Background Investigation Requirements:
Prospective appointees will be: 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. 2) Investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC) which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees. Additionally, prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.

Additional Comments:
Safety and Security Officer Trainee: Equated to SG - 9 / $42,939 - $52,989
Safety and Security Officer 1: SG - 12 / $50,344 - $61,828

Additional monies may be paid for:
Pre-shift briefings
Inconvenience Pay
Facility Security Pay
Downstate Adjustment $1722

OMH hospital employees must be fully vaccinated or willing to become fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Candidates who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 may not start working until two weeks after their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.


Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 718-221-7345

Email Address rocklandpc-jobs@omh.ny.gov

Address

Street Rockland Psychiatric Center

140 Old Orangeburg Road

City Orangeburg

State NY

Zip Code 10962

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease indicate the Title and Vacancy ID # of the position you are applying to in the subject line of your email or fax. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it along with your resume and other application materials.

http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.