Review Vacancy
TitleChief Security Officer - Brooklyn
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitSSU - Security Services Unit (NYSCOPBA)
Salary RangeFrom $56734 to $69292 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates reachable on the Civil Service Eligible list(s) will be canvassed. However, you may
also apply if you are eligible for appointment by one of the following qualifications:
REASSIGNMENT QUALIFICATIONS: Current New York State Department of Labor (DOL)
employee with at least one year of permanent, contingent-permanent or 55 b/c service as a
Chief Security Officer, if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the
current eligible list for this location if one exists.
52.7 NON-COMPETITIVE PROMOTION (NCP) QUALIFICATIONS: To be eligible for NCP,
candidates must be in the Department of Labor promotion field and have one year or more of
permanent, contingent-permanent or 55 b/c service as a Senior Security Officer. In
accordance with Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law if three or fewer qualified Department of
Labor employees in a Senior Security Officer title respond to this posting, Civil Service
may approve the permanent appointment of one of these qualified candidates without further
examination.
Note: Non-competitive refers to not competing in an examination; the appointment will be
competitive.
70.1 TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS: One year of permanent, contingent-permanent or 55 b/c
service as a Chief Security Officer, Grade 14.
NOTE: For 70.1 transfers, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available
through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.
PROVISIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: You must have:
Either 1. possession of a current Department of State Security Guard Photo ID or Security Guard Registration number issued by the New York State Department of State and three years of subsequent experience as a Security Guard which includes one year of experience supervising subordinate security staff. You must enter the registration number or ID number on your application;
Or 2. possession of current Department of State Security Guard Photo ID or Security Guard Registration number and three years of experience as a police officer or peace officer which includes one year of experience supervising subordinate law enforcement staff. You must enter the registration number or ID number on your application;
Or 3. possession of current Department of State Security Guard Photo ID or Security Guard Registration number and three years of active service in the United States military performing security duties at a base or vessel, which includes one year of experience supervising subordinate military staff, and an honorable discharge. You must enter the registration number or ID number on your application.
The appointed candidate would have to take, pass and be reachable on the next holding of the
examination to be appointed permanently.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders
Duties Description STANDARD DUTIES: The Chief Security Officer will plan and directs the security program for the Department of Labor. The incumbent will:
• Plans and directs a security program for an entire agency or manages a portion of a security program under direction from higher level security management.
• Provide technical direction and guidance in responding to security incidents and in resolving identified security risks
• Review staff schedules and ensures appropriate coverage to meet safety and security plans for each location managed
• Identify, develop and conduct training programs, and participates in the development of measures of successful job performance
• Confer with security staff and agency program managers on the effectiveness of the security program, and necessary improvements
• Maintain knowledge of applicable federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations and agency policies regarding security issues
• Coordinate response with external law enforcement, fire and emergency services personnel in responding to security and emergency incidents
• Testify in court regarding incidents involving department staff and clients and property. Prepare written documents detailing security plans for facilities under supervision and distributes to staff
• Distribute procedures, and trains staff on the use of electronic security surveillance systems
• Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities such as interviewing and selecting State and contract staff, assigning work, and preparing probationary reports and performance reviews
• Assist with and support the functions of emergency management services.
Additional Comments Pending Funding Approval
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Fax EFax: 5184742871@fax.ny.gov
Email Address labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov
Address
Street New York State Department of Labor
Harriman State Campus, Building 12, Room 561
Notes on ApplyingTo be considered for this position, a review of your state history is needed. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information in your response, a representative from our office will contact you via phone.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Department of Labor is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.
All candidates must submit a resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by December 8, 2022 and submitted via email to labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov or mailed to the NYS Department of Labor, Personnel, Building 12, Room 561, State Office Campus, Albany, NY 12240. If emailing your documents please include the following in the subject of your email: Vacancy ID# 117211, Title Chief Security Officer - Brooklyn. If mailing your documents, please include the Vacancy ID# 117211, Title Chief Security Officer - Brooklyn in your cover letter. Failure to do so may result in the delay of processing your application.
If you have any questions, please contact Teresita Beaudoin at (518) 457-1020.
New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS 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, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please contact: Department of Labor, Attn: Director, Division of Equal Opportunity and Development (DEOD), Building 12, Albany, NY 12240. Phone (518) 457-1984 and/or fax (518) 485-2575.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.