Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleSenior Security Officer, Box PIMS-1154/01628
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitSSU - Security Services Unit (NYSCOPBA)
Salary RangeFrom $52237 to $64261 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
"Other" Explanation Sunday, 9:15am-5:30pm (includes a 15-minute pre-shift briefing). Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9:45am-6pm (includes a 15-minute pre-shift briefing)
Workday
Street Address Office of Performance Improvement and Management Services
Office of Facilities and Business Services
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Facilities and Business Services is seeking candidates for a Senior Security Officer position in the Cultural Education Center. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Coordinate the activities of Security Officers;
• Evaluate the performance of Security Officers and take any necessary corrective actions;
• Advise Security Officers and local office managers on resolution of security-related problems;
• Review log books of Security Officers on a weekly basis;
• Maintains knowledge of applicable federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations governing the security operation;
• Participates in local safety and health meetings;
• Assign staff replacements to provide necessary coverage during vacations and other absences; and
• Perform other duties at other Albany locations as needed.
Minimum Qualifications Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Senior Security Officer.
Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for this title. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.
Section 70.1 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in any of the following titles: Community Correctional Center Assistant 1, Correction Officer, Correction Officer Spanish Language, Security Services Assistant 2.
For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website. https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm
Provisional Appointment: In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must have at least one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Security Officer or Security Officer (Spanish Language). Provisional candidates must take the examination for Senior Security Officer when it is next offered, and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment.
NOTE: The Civil Service examination for this title has been announced and is scheduled for March 28, 2026. In order to be considered for a provisional appointment, you must have applied and been approved to take the examination for this title.
Internal SED candidates bidding to change their current shift should indicate their preferred shifts in order from most preferred to least when submitting their applications. Shifts will be awarded based on seniority as outlined in the NYSCOPBA contract. If current staff bid to change shifts, their current shift assignment will be backfilled.
It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.
Additional Comments This will be a contingent permanent, competitive appointment. This may be a temporary provisional appointment. Provisional candidates must take the examination for Senior Security Officer when it is next offered and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of a New York State Security Guard License will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. Candidates are required to possess a New York State Security Guard License at the time of hire. Continued employment as a Senior Security Officer is dependent upon maintaining a New York State Security Guard License. Failure to maintain a New York State Security Guard License will result in removal from employment. The work schedule for this position is as follows:
- Sunday, 9:15am-5:30pm (includes a 15-minute pre-shift briefing)
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9:45am-6pm (includes a 15-minute pre-shift briefing)
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. A complete statement of the physical and medical standards for this title is available at https://www.cs.ny.gov/ehs/forms.cfm .
This position leads to a maximum salary of $64,261 based on annual performance advances. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address omsjobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by September 15, 2026, to OMSJobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (PIMS-1154/01628) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.