Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleChief Safety and Security Officer

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade20

Bargaining UnitSSPU - Security Supervisors Unit (Council 82)

Salary RangeFrom $64128 to $78090 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Franklin

Street Address OPWDD - Sunmount Developmental Disabilities Services Office

2445 State Route 30

City Tupper Lake

StateNY

Zip Code12986

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service Chief Safety & Security Officer List.

Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
The Chief Safety Security Officer will supervise a Safety & Security Department of over 41 Safety & Security Officer 1’s and 2’s and 1 Office Assistant 2. The Region 3 Safety Department is responsible for the 24 hour operation of two campus based offices providing safety and security services to a non-residential campus consisting of 9 buildings located in Schenectady, and a residential campus consisting of 45 buildings inclusive of multiple forensic occupancies in Tupper Lake. The Chief Safety Officer is also responsible for managing safety and security concerns and for an extensive program of community residences, day programs, and offices as well as family care homes spread across a 15 county region. Safety & Security Officers maintain peace officer status for law enforcement purposes.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
• Working closely with executive staff in all matters relating to fire, safety and security.
• Schedule department staff to ensure 24 hour coverage of buildings as required.
• Oversee time and attendance records, overtime, etc.
• Direct staff and make work assignments; review for completion.
• Complete annual evaluations of staff, counsels and works with individuals on performance.
• Serve on the NYSCOPBA labor/management committee and participate in local negotiated agreements, grievance resolution, etc.
• Coordinate departmental training.
• Responsible for coordinating and directing an extensive inspection and testing program throughout a 15 county region. This entails fire safety, building code inspections, annual inspections of approximately 125 family care homes and 140 community residences and programs.
• Must be knowledgeable in the Life Safety Code (LSC) and NYS Building and Fire Codes. Inspects and interprets for subordinate staff. Reviews and approves all inspection reports and issued citations.
• Directs safety department in conducting fire drills for all campus based programs. Maintain records, and recommends corrective actions.
• Coordinates with local county fire control and disaster preparedness center for mutual aid.
• Coordinates new employee and annual refresher trainings for all employees and family care providers in fire safety.
• Responsible for interpreting and directing staff actions as peace officers in enforcement of criminal procedure law, penal law, vehicle and traffic laws during the course of normal duties.
• Oversees the completion of motor vehicle accident reports, their investigation and corrective action.
• Coordinates with personnel regarding employee photos and with treatment services for individual ids.
• Completes department monthly reports, and audits logs.
• Responsible for the department budget, i.e.… purchasing of materials and equipment.
• Responds to questions / concerns / complaints from visitors, relatives, individuals and / or staff.
• Responsible for interviewing and hiring personnel and enforcing DDSO policies and procedures.
• Participates or chairs several regional committees relative to safety services.
• Other tasks, as assigned.

Additional Comments Please note:
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

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

Contact Information

Name OHRM

Telephone

Fax 518-359-4161

Email Address opwdd.sm.sunmount.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street Sunmount DDSO

2445 State Route 30

City Tupper Lake,

State NY

Zip Code 12986

 

Notes on ApplyingSubmit cover letter and résumé by May 10, 2016. Please reference the above EOA #2016-197 in all correspondence.