StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleSafety and Security Officer Trainee

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitSSU - Security Services Unit (NYSCOPBA)

Salary RangeFrom $36465 to $52460 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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

County To Be Determined

Street Address OPWDD - Safety Department

Sunmount DDSO-2445 State Rt 30, Taconic DDSO_26 Center Circle and Hudson Valley DDSO-7 Wilbur Road

City Tupper Lake, Wassaic, Thiells

StateNY

Zip Code12986

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be reachable on the Civil Service list for Safety and Security Officer Tr.

Transfer Qualifications: Any employee is eligible to apply for transfer under Section 70. 4 of the Civil Service law who:

a. Has had at least one year of permanent competitive service in a position allocated to Grades 7 –11.
AND

b. Has passed the Safety & Security Officer Trainee Exam.

OR

Any employee who has had at least one year of permanent competitive service as a Developmental Aide, Grade 9 or a Developmental Disabilities Secure Care Treatment Aide, Grade 11 is eligible to apply for a transfer under section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

In addition candidate: ? Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be a United States Citizen and a resident of New York State.
• Must pass a medical examination administered by the Department of Civil Service’s Employee Health Services, which includes an agility test.
• Must undergo a thorough background investigation to determine suitability for appointment. Conviction of a felony will bar appointment; conviction of a misdemeanor or other violation of law may bar appointment. Background investigation includes fingerprinting for both state and federal identification records check. Candidates may also be required to be cleared through the New York State Child Abuse Register.
• Must have a driver’s license valid in New York State. A conditional license is not acceptable.
• Ability to work effectively within the treatment team.
• Ability to act independently.
• Ability to meet and maintain criminal background and physical standards.
• Ability to accurately observe and document conditions relating to welfare and security.

NOTE: Due to the peace officer status of incumbents, re-fingerprinting, including payment of all applicable fees, is required even for an existing employee who may already have “search and retain” status with the Division of Criminal Justice Services.

Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include but not limited to:

• Security patrols, on foot or by vehicle, in order to detect evidence of irregularities and deter criminal activity.
• Inspects buildings to insure that all areas are appropriately locked, secured and free of hazardous conditions.
• Maintain communication by radio, P.A., or telephone for routine and emergency needs.
• Questions suspicious persons.
• May direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
• Enforces state, municipal and institution laws, rules and regulations.
• May operate security cameras, computers and related electronic security equipment.
• Answers question and gives directions to visitors.
• May occasionally arrest suspects and violators in order to protect persons and property.
• May testify in court.
• Searches the grounds and environs of facilities in order to find missing residents.
• Responds to, investigates and prepares detailed written reports at the scenes of fires, accidents and other incidents.
• May be involved in firefighting duties.
• Summons medical assistance and applies first aid as the situation indicates.

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.

Name OHRM and Human Resources

Telephone (518) 359-4150, (845) 877-6821 x 3367 and (845) 94

Fax (518) 359-4161, (845) 877-3851 and (845) 947-6310

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

Address

Street OPWDD - Sunmount DDSO, Taconic DDSO and Hudson Valley DDSO

2445 State Route 30, 26 Center Circle and 7 Wilbur Rd

City Tupper Lake, Wassaic and Thiells

State NY

Zip Code 12986

Notes on ApplyingSubmit cover letter and résumé by May 16, 2016. Please reference the above EOA # 2016-182 in all correspondence.

3 Locations:

Sunmount DDSO
Attn: OHRM
2445 State Route 30
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
Phone: (518) 359-4150
Fax: (518) 359-4161
Email: opwdd.sm.sunmount.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov
and

Taconic DDSO
Attn: Human Resources
26 Center Circle
Wassaic, NY 12592
Phone: (845) 877-6821 x 3367
Fax: (845) 877-3851
and

Hudson Valley DDSO
7 Wilbur Rd
Thiells, NY 10984
Phone: (845) 947-6000
Fax: (845) 947-6310

Please reference the above EOA # 2016-182 in all correspondence.