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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/14/22

Applications Due11/01/22

Vacancy ID108425

AgencyCollege of Optometry

Title Security Services Assistant 1

Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services

Salary Grade06

Bargaining UnitSSU - Security Services Unit (NYSCOPBA)

Salary RangeFrom $36039 to $36039 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Provisional

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation 2:45pm – 11pm Thursday- Monday<br />Pass days: Tuesday and Wednesday off<br />

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 12 AM

To 12 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address 33 West 42nd Street

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10036

Minimum Qualifications Must possess a current NYS Security Guard License and demonstrable experience as a security officer in private and public settings. Candidates must successfully pass a background screening including a physical/medical assessment.

Duties Description State University of New York College of Optometry is a leader in education, research, and patient care, offering the Doctor of Optometry degree as well as MS and PhD degrees in vision science. The College conducts a robust program of basic, translational and clinical research and has 65 affiliated clinical training sites. The College also houses the University Eye Center, the patient-care facility of the College, which is one of the largest eye-and-vision care clinics in the country examining approximately 70,000 patients annually.
SUNY College of Optometry is soliciting applications to fill a vacancy for Security Services Assistant
1) This job title is a classified position represented by the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA).

Starting Salary is $36,039/year (will include additional compensation for location pay, uniform allowance, pre-shift briefing pay etc.)

2:45pm – 11pm Thursday- Monday
Pass days: Tuesday and Wednesday off.

Position Description:
Security Services Assistants 1 (SSA) will reports to the Duty Lieutenant and follow directions of Police officers and Communications Specialists. Additionally, SSA
• Will be primarily assigned to desk duties for access control into the building and enforcement of Identification policy.
• Will conduct patrol duties enforcing college regulations and deter the commission of crime.
• Whenever it is necessary SSA will escort or order unruly clients, patients or visitors away from College premises.
• Will conduct building checks as well as opening and closing procedures of the building; including examining building exteriors for vandalism or intruders.
• Must assist, when requested by UPO, in the apprehension, arrest, or pursuit of suspicious persons, or persons committing a crime.
• Will check entrances, exits to insure that they are secured, and that no unauthorized persons enter the building or remain therein after hours.
• Will respond to incidents of medical emergencies, alarm activation, or unusual occurrences; including assisting sick or injured persons, or persons with disabilities.
• Will, while on patrol, report any observations of fire safety hazards as it pertains to obstructions or blockages of exits and hallways and building deficiencies.
• May be required to accept mail or packages delivered by couriers when mailroom is closed or not staffed.
• Would maintain a roster of persons entering or leaving the building during building hours and after hours and monitor security equipment.
• Will write non-criminal incident reports or service and regulatory report, and injury or accident reports in the event they respond or are witnesses to such occurrence. In addition, may take information pertinent to a crime incident report in the absence of a UPO.
• Will perform all responsibilities as designated in the fire safety plan and as a member of the fire brigade. In addition, SSAs will respond to all incidents of fire alarm activation to assist with resolution and when necessary the evacuation of building occupants to a safe area.
• Will maintain a daily activity logs during their tour of duty and complete all reports as required.
• Will attend an annual-in-service training and other professional development training as.
• Will complete all other duties as assigned.

How to Apply?
• Complete and submit online application
• Upload resume and cover letter
•Provide copy of current NYS Security Guard License
• Provide copy of 8 Hr Security Guard Training Certificate


Additional Comments This is a Provisional Appointment: In the event that there is not a valid eligible list, candidates who meet the qualifications may be qualified for a provisional appointment:

Note: If you are appointed provisionally, you must take the next scheduled Civil Service examination for this title and your score must be reachable on the resulting eligible list before you can be permanently appointed. If you do not pass the examination or achieve a reachable score, you may not be retained.

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

Name Guerda Fils

Telephone 212-938-5883

Fax 212-938-5677

Email Address gfils@sunyopt.edu

Address

Street 33 West 42nd Street

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10036

 

Notes on Applyinghttps://sunyopt.peopleadmin.com/postings/1669

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