INSPECTOR, 1ST COMMAND-PATROL OPERATIONS

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). HRA is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance. DHS is committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City by employing a variety of innovative strategies to help families and individuals successfully exit shelter and return to self-sufficiency as quickly as possible.

HRA’s Office of Police Operations (OPO) manages approximately 97 uniformed Peace Officers and more than 450 contracted security guards assigned to HRA’s facilities citywide. OPO’s primary responsibility is to protect the safety of HRA’s employees and clients, as well as their property and the agency’s physical assets. OPO also provides security for special events, construction, and work conducted outside of normal business hours, and emergencies. Special Officers will be responsible for providing a high level of security and safety for staff, customers, and visitors at an assigned HRA location located throughout the five boroughs who has Peace Officer status and arrest powers.

HRA Office of Police Operations (OPO) is recruiting for one (1) Deputy Director of Security M-I to function as 1st Inspector, Command-Patrol Operations who will:

• Provide day-to-day management of field security forces, including direct supervision of Lieutenants and Captains assigned to supervise Sergeants who monitor and supervise Patrol Officers and contract guards.

Manage and direct Law Enforcement requirements to Captains and Lieutenants as incidents occur.

• Perform on-site inspections to observe first-hand results of security monitoring performed by Lieutenants/Sergeants with oversight by Captains. Evaluate performance and effectiveness of Captains, Lieutenants, and other security personnel.
• Direct and oversee investigations of particular incidents and assessments of security risks including development of appropriate documents and timely reporting.
• Establish goals, objectives, and priorities regarding maintenance of security, deterrence of undesirable incidents and effective responses.
• Advise the Chief of Patrol Operations of significant security issues and concerns, submit regular reports and make recommendations for improved security services.
• Assist the Chief of Patrol Operations and Assistant Deputy Commissioner in determining personnel needs; ensure proper scheduling and deployment of field security personnel for adequate post coverage and maximum utilization of available resources.
• Advise the Chief of Patrol Operations in regards, to the Workplace Violence Prevention Program. Attend union walk through of newly occupied spaces and assist with the yearly review of Workplace Violence Incidents with Committee.
• Serve as liaison to New York City Police Department and other law enforcement agencies.
• May perform the duties of the Chief of Patrol Operations in his/her absence.

Hours/Schedule: 9:00am-5:00pm

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and six years of full-time, satisfactory experience in a protection or security program; at least eighteen months must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or in supervising security personnel; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above.

However, all candidates must have the eighteen months experience in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or in supervising security personnel.

Preferred Skills

• Expanded administrative police/security experience, including extensive knowledge of the NYS Penal Law, the NYS Criminal Procedure Law and current arrest procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of peace officer training parameters.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in NYS Public Employer Workplace Violence Prevention Programs.
• Strong interpersonal communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with local, state and federal law enforcement entities.
• Ability to establish and maintain cross-functional and positive working relationships.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services/Department of Homeless Services offers competitive salaries and the following benefits: Generous Pension Plans (The New York Employees' Retirement System); 401(k) and Roth 457 Retirement Savings Programs; U.S. Savings Bonds Flexible Spending Program; Health Benefits, Dental, Vision Coverage, Prescription Drug Program; Training and Professional Development; Opportunity for Scholarship; College Savings Program; Paid Holidays and Generous Annual Leave. Opportunity for Scholarship; College Savings Program; Paid Holidays and Generous Annual Leave.