Safety and Security Officer 1 / Trainee (NY HELPS), Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center, P28180

Are you interested in starting or advancing your career with New York State? Safety & Security Officer positions provide excellent opportunities growth and advancement. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.

As a Safety and Security Officer 1 / Safety and Security Officer Trainee, you are responsible for maintaining safety and security, environmental health, and protection in the buildings and grounds at Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center including:

• Patrolling and inspecting assigned areas; ensuring areas are properly locked and secured.
• Conducting safety inspections of assigned areas and equipment for compliance with safety codes and regulations.
• Screening visitors and vehicles, issuing temporary parking permits and badges.
• Transporting or escorting individuals, visitors, and employees on and off facility grounds.
• Responding to incidents and emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Safety & Security Officer Trainee 1 if they have a High School or equivalent diploma or higher degree.

OR

Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Safety & Security Officer Trainee 1 eligible list.

OR

Candidates from within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

In order to be advanced to the full performance level of this title, Safety & Security Officer 1 SG-12, you must successfully complete a 1-year traineeship and Academy Training mandated by the Municipal Police Training Council.

Additional Information

All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:

• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs

Additional Comments:

Safety and Security Officer Trainee: Equated to SG - 9 / $46,921 - $57,901

Safety and Security Officer 1: SG - 12 / $55,012 - $67,564

There are multiple positions available.

Note:

• Background checks will be required.
• You must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter. Conditional licenses are not acceptable.
• Safety & Security Officers are public officers under State law. At appointment you must be a resident of New York State and at least 18 years old. New York State residency is required to accept and continue employment.
• Safety & Security Officers are peace officers and must be qualified to hold such office in accordance with State law. Safety & Security Officers must meet requirements for peace officer status for continued employment. US citizenship is required at the time of appointment.
• Physical/Medical: 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. The physical/medical standards include but are not limited to height and weight, speech, vision, hearing, cardiovascular, respiratory system, and neurological health requirements. A complete statement of the physical and medical standards is available at: http://www.cs.ny.gov/ehs/forms.cfm. A medical examination is required prior to appointment.