Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleSafety & Security Officer 1
Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services
Bargaining UnitSSU - Security Services Unit (NYSCOPBA)
Salary RangeFrom $50344 to $61828 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be reachable for appointment on Current Civil Service Eligible List for this title.
OR
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 (i.e. 70.1, 70.4, 52.6) of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.
NOTE:
Possession of a valid NYS Drivers License is required.
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 “active” status with the Division of Criminal Justice Services.
Candidates must be NYS Codes Certified (CEO) or be able to obtain CEO certification within their probationary period and maintain certification throughout employment.
Duties Description - Conduct initial and annual home inspections of Family Care Provider’s (FCP).
- Conduct annual FCP Fire Safety Training classes.
- Maintain several databases of FCP information and inspection data.
- Assist other statewide FC inspectors with completion of assigned tasks as needed.
- Respond to, investigate and prepare detailed written reports and the scenes of fires, accidents,and other incidents.
- Enforces state, municipal and institution laws, rules and regulations.
- Schedule inspections and training classes.
- Conduct security patrols, on foot or by vehicle, in order to detect evidence of irregularities and deter criminal activity.
- Inspect buildings to insure that all areas are appropriately locked, secured and free of hazardous conditions.
- May operate security cameras, computers, and related electronic security equipment.
- Maintain communication by radio, P.A., or telephone for routine and emergency needs.
- Provide logistical support during emergency operations, summon medical assistance and apply first aid as the situation indicates.
- May physically intervene in fights and may physically restrain unruly individuals in order to prevent injury to others.
- Interview victims, witnesses, complainants, and suspects in order to collect information needed to assist in criminal prosecution.
- May direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
- May occasionally arrest suspects and violators in order to protect persons and property and may testify in court if required.
- Conduct quarterly reviews of Agency properties as assigned by supervisor to ensure compliance with NYS Uniform and Life Safety Code, and Agency rules and regulations.
- Daily travel within the Region, and to other Regions within the State may be required.
- May be involved in emergency management through planning, implementing and assessing disaster plans.
- Manage travel status and travel card requirements, Leave & Accrual Tracking System (LATS), and Statewide Financial System (SFS).
Additional Comments Please note:
• The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and it's Division of Administration is committed 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, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State
Medicaid and Medicare 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.
• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.