Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleSupervisor, Security Services (NY HELPS), Box PIMS-856/01301

Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services

Salary Grade20

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $72160 to $89332 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Office of Performance Improvement and Management Services

Office of Facilities and Business Services

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

NY HELPS
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
• Seven years of experience in managing the security and/or emergency management program for a public or private sector organization with multiple regional locations, or centralized security force staffed over multiple shifts. Two years of the experience must have included the supervision and training of security staff.

PROMOTION: Current NYSED State employees must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in/as Regional Security Supervisor or Chief Security Officer.

COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Supervisor, Security Services.

Non-competitive Promotion: If there are three or fewer qualified candidates, a permanent appointment may be made as a non-competitive promotion pursuant to Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. To qualify, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in/as Regional Security Supervisor or Chief Security Officer.

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Performance Improvement Management Services is seeking candidates for a Supervisor, Security Services position in the Office of Facilities and Business Services. The Office of Facilities and Business Services manages and directs the safety and security operations of multiple statewide State Education Department (SED) locations. The incumbent will develop, implement, and evaluate safety and security plans, procedures and internal controls; identify and resolve safety and security problems, issues or concerns, and manage the selection, supervision, training, and evaluation of a staff of security personnel. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Provide technical expertise, direction and support to agency managers, supervisors, staff, and SED regional partners on all matters relating to physical security, security risk identification, analysis, and integration;
• Develop and maintain security plans, policies and procedures for all department offices and staff statewide;
• Receive and evaluate all GA 51 Unusual Incident Reports for disruptive conduct, personal injury, and/or theft;
• Coordinate with agency management to proactively identify safety and security issues at all locations statewide, and develop measures to address and resolve concerns;
• Serve as primary management liaison regarding security issues to the agency Health & Safety Committees;
• Oversee the planning, development, implementation, operation, and maintenance of the agency’s various security systems which include electronic security systems, alarms, cameras, and the photo ID card access system;
• Supervise and manage the activities of security staff both directly and indirectly through subordinate supervisors;
• Administer contracts with private security companies to obtain contract guards to supplement permanent security staff in providing security services for agency visitors, staff, and properties;
• Provide direct guidance and assistance to agency program managers regarding security issues or problems to ensure the operating objectives of the agency are being met;
• Coordinate with Worker Protection staff regarding the training for department employees related to the Workplace Violence Prevention policy and the Domestic Violence Prevention policy, as well as other workplace safety and security training;
• Represent the department with the Department of State, Office of General Services, Office of Criminal Justice Services, Department of Motor Vehicles, the State Police, and local law enforcement agencies with regard to safety and security matters;
• Independently complete complex and/or sensitive security assignments; and
• Prepare reports regarding safety and security issues for management review.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This will be a permanent, competitive appointment or a permanent, non-competitive appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits.

This position leads to a maximum salary of $89,332 based on annual performance advances.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by December 11, 2024 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (PIMS-856/01301) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.

New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.

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• https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/
• https://www.cs.ny.gov/pio/publications/gettingajob.pdf

Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:

Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
• Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
• Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.

Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.

Additional Benefits
• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.

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

Contact Information

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address omsjobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by December 11, 2024 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (PIMS-856/01301) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.