Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the

TitleConfidential Aide

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $65000 to $85000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 80%

Schedule

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address 110 State Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12236

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications • Ten years of full-time experience as a municipal police officer, Deputy Sheriff, or New York State Trooper, of which three years must have involved providing supervision at the rank of Sergeant or above (see Special Note 1); and,
• Six years of full-time experience in executive protection and public setting threat assessment for high-profile public officials;
• The authority to carry and conceal a firearm in New York State and under the federal Law Enforcement Officers’ Safety Act (see Special Note 2), and;
• Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license (see Special Note 2).

Special Note 1: A bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or Sociology may be substituted for the three years of supervisory experience.
Special Note 2: Must maintain c) and d) as a condition of employment.

Duties Description • Thoroughly investigates all sites prior to appearance of the Comptroller.
o Secures all unauthorized entrances and exits.
o Meets with organizers to determine agenda and schedule of events.
o Identifies and investigates background of all individuals appearing with Comptroller.
o Determines quickest means of egress in the event of an emergency or crisis.
o Alerts Comptroller to any potential danger or hazard and suggests appropriate course of action.

• Shares responsibility of driving Comptroller with other members of Comptroller’s staff.
o Identifies locations and routes to and from scheduled events.
o Travels statewide and out of state, as necessary.
o Frequent overnight travel
o Required to be on-call at all times

• As requested:
o Identifies and investigates background of all individuals appearing with Comptroller.
o Meets with organizers and security personnel to determine agenda, logistics, and schedule of events.

• In the event of a personal emergency, quickly subdues and neutralizes any individual intent on bodily harm using appropriate level of force required.

Additional Comments Desired Competencies
• Demonstrated experience in executive protection and public setting threat assessment;
• Thorough law enforcement knowledge
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to professionally interact with high-level municipal and government officials and local law enforcement
• High moral character and ethical standards
• Skilled in the use of firearms;
• A physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

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

Contact Information

Name Office of Human Resources

Telephone 518-474-1924

Fax

Email Address Recruit@osc.state.ny.us

Address

Street 110 State Street

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12236

 

Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to recruit@osc.state.ny.us no later than October 19, 2015. Please reference ConfAide-MS in the subject line when responding.
When responding, please include the reference number and letters listed in this section. The GOER ID # should not be included.