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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/08/25

Applications Due12/08/25

Vacancy ID177443

NY HELPNo

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleChief Safety and Security Officer, Western New York Children's Psychiatric Center, P25145

Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services

Salary Grade20

Bargaining UnitSSPU - Security Supervisors Unit (Council 82)

Salary RangeFrom $76817 to $93311 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Erie

Street Address Western New York Children's Psychiatric Center

1010 East and West Road

City West Seneca

StateNY

Zip Code14224

Duties Description As Chief Safety and Security Officer, you would be responsible for the overall effective and efficient operations of a safety and security operation which includes: supervision of all safety and security personnel; the maintenance of safety equipment and records; and the development, monitoring, and evaluation of all policies and procedures. Such is performed under the guise of all safety, security, and fire protection services involved with the enforcement of all related State, federal, and local laws, rules, and regulations. Incumbents are active in disaster preparedness and emergency planning within their respective State facilities. Chief Safety and Security Officers directly supervise Safety and Security Officers 2 and through them subordinate staff. Chief Safety and Security Officers review and approve schedules and assignments prepared by Safety and Security Officers 2. They review narrative, tabular, and special investigatory reports prepared by subordinates and periodically accompany Safety and Security Officers 1 on patrol to directly observe their performance.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be reachable for appointment on the current Civil Service eligible list for the title;

OR

Transfer Opportunity: One year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c service as a Chief Safety and Security Officer.

Provisional Opportunity: New York State employees who meet the following promotion qualifications may be provisionally appointed:

Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c service as a Safety and Security Officer 2.

Candidates appointed provisionally must take the next scheduled Civil Service examination for this title and their score must be reachable on the resulting eligible list before they can be permanently appointed. Candidates who do not pass the examination or achieve a reachable score may not be retained.

License Requirements: At the time of appointment and as a condition for continued employment, you must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State. Conditional licenses are not acceptable.

Peace Officer Requirements: Safety and Security Officers have peace officer status as authorized under Criminal Procedure Law Section 2.10 and Sections 7.25 and 13.25 of Mental Hygiene Law or Section 455 of Public Health Law. As such, they must meet the requirements for appointment to public office defined in Public Officers Law Section 3 (1) and for continued employment as required in Section 30.

Safety and Security Officers are peace officers and must be qualified to hold such office in accordance with state law. U.S. citizenship is required. Conviction of a felony may bar appointment.

In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.

Additional Comments 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

Background checks will be required.

Additional Comments:

Additional monies are paid for:
Inconvenience Pay: $626
Command Pay: $1,774
Pre-Shift Briefings: $1,248

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

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 716-816-2554

Email Address wnycpc-careers@omh.ny.gov

Address

Street Western New York Children's Psychiatric Center

1010 East and West Road

City West Seneca

State NY

Zip Code 14224

 

Notes on ApplyingIndicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials.

http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a particular focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. The New York State Office of Mental Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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