Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleSenior Security Officer, Box PIMS-671/01628
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitSSU - Security Services Unit (NYSCOPBA)
Salary RangeFrom $47805 to $58803 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
"Other" Explanation • 9:45am-6:00pm (includes 15 min pre-shift briefing), Monday-Sunday with rotating weekends off (including Holidays). <br />• 6:45am-3:00pm (includes 15 min pre-shift briefing), Monday-Sunday with rotating weekends off (including Holidays). <br />• 5:45am-2:00pm (includes 15 min pre-shift briefing), Monday-Friday (including Holidays). <br />• 9:45am-6:00pm (includes 15 min pre-shift briefing), Monday-Friday (including Holidays). <br />
Workday
Street Address Office of Performance Improvement and Management Services
Office of Facilities and Business Services
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Senior Security Officer.
Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for this title. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter. Information regarding eligible exam appointment can be found by visiting the exam announcement: https://www.cs.ny.gov/announarchive/announcements/38-862.cfm?live=false
Section 70.1 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in any of the following titles: Community Correctional Center Assistant, Correction Officer, or Security Services Assistant 2.
For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website. https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm
Provisional Appointment: In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must be a current New York State Education Department employee AND have at least one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Security Officer or Security Officer (Spanish Language). Provisional candidates must take the examination for Senior Security Officer when it is next offered, and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment.
Internal SED candidates bidding to change their current shift should indicate their preferred shifts in order from most preferred to least when submitting their applications. Shifts will be awarded based on seniority as outlined in the NYSCOPBA contract. If current staff bid to change shifts, their current shift assignment will be backfilled.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Facilities and Business Services is seeking candidates for a Senior Security Officer position in the Education Building and/or Cultural Education Center. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Coordinate the activities of Security Officers;
• Evaluate the performance of Security Officers and take any necessary corrective actions;
• Advise Security Officers and local office managers on resolution of security-related problems;
• Review log books of Security Officers on a weekly basis;
• Maintains knowledge of applicable federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations governing the security operation;
• Participates in local safety and health meetings;
• Assign staff replacements to provide necessary coverage during vacations and other absences; and
• Perform other duties at other Albany locations as needed.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent-permanent 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. Candidates are required to possess a New York State Security Guard License at the time of hire. Continued employment as a Security Officer is dependent upon maintaining New York State Security Guard License. Failure to maintain New York State Security Guard License will result in removal from employment. This position will be filled on one of the following shifts:
• 9:45am-6:00pm (includes 15 min pre-shift briefing), Monday-Sunday with rotating weekends off (including Holidays).
• 6:45am-3:00pm (includes 15 min pre-shift briefing), Monday-Sunday with rotating weekends off (including Holidays).
• 5:45am-2:00pm (includes 15 min pre-shift briefing), Monday-Friday (including Holidays).
• 9:45am-6:00pm (includes 15 min pre-shift briefing), Monday-Friday (including Holidays).
An evaluation of your physical and medical condition will be done to ensure that you are able to perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. A complete statement of the physical and medical standards for this title is available at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/ehs/forms.cfm
This position leads to a maximum salary of $58,803 based on annual performance advances.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by DATE, 2023 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-671/01628) 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.
Interested in a job with New York State, but don’t know where to start?
Visit these links for information on working for New York State:
• 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).
• Opportunities for telecommuting.
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address omsjobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by DATE, 2023 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-671/01628) 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.