Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleChief Safety and Security Officer
Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services
Bargaining UnitSSPU - Security Supervisors Unit (Council 82)
Salary RangeFrom $64128 to $78090 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be reachable for appointment on the current Civil Service List.
Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Chief SSO will supervise a Safety & Security Department of 13 Safety & Security Officer 1s and 2s. The Region 6 Safety Department is responsible for the 24 hour operation of one campus based office providing safety and security services to a developmental center campus until it is decommissioned at which time the department’s responsibilities will be transitioned to solely that of a community based office. 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 the borough of Queens and all of Long Island. Safety & Security Officers maintain peace officer status for law enforcement purposes.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• 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 three county region. This entails fire safety, building code inspections, annual inspections of approximately 233 family care homes and 108 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 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 audit logs.
• Responsible for the department budget, ie 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:
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• 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
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