Empower Every New Yorker - Without Exception - to Live the Healthiest Life PossibleNYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city's five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible.At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Job DescriptionPurpose of Position:Under supervision, performs Special Officer duties of ordinary difficulty and responsibility to provide physical security, safety, loss prevention and maintenance of order in accordance with agency orders and procedures. Uses computers and operates electronic security and safety monitoring systems and other equipment and devices. May operate a motor vehicle to perform duties. All personnel perform related work.Examples of Typical Tasks:1. Patrols designated areas of assigned locations, public buildings, other facilities, and surrounding areas to maintain order, preserve the peace, and safeguard life and property against fire, vandalism, theft, etc. Reports observed security and safety hazards and conditions, including but not limited to, fire safety.2. Screens employees and visitors. Operates, monitors, and maintains security equipment. Gives routine information to visitors and clients and directs them to the proper individuals and offices.3. Discourages and ejects loiterers and disorderly persons. When appropriate, arrests and issues summonses to law violators on premises.4. Transports, escorts and/or arranges for transport of persons in custody to police precinct and has arrest recorded on police blotter. Prepares and transmits all necessary documents relating to arrest. Testifies in court and at other tribunals.5. Responds to and reports emergency and security incidents and unusual occurrences and submits written reports. Assists in implementing the Emergency Action Plan. Coordinates with Fire Safety Directors.6. As required, provides assistance to the sick, injured, mentally and physically disabled, and calls for emergency assistance, ambulance and/or medical attention when necessary.7. If properly certified and authorized by the facility, may administer first aid. 8. Completes and forwards requisite paperwork.9. Records daily actions in memo book. Maintains records/daily logs of persons entering or leaving buildings. Maintains bulletin boards by adding and removing materials to keep information current.10. May make clock rounds, as required; may control vehicular traffic on grounds and/or premises.11. Monitors and reports unusual events from security systems as required; distributes, monitors, maintains, secures, and ensures accountability for assigned equipment and property. Coordinates repairs of such equipment. Monitors and tests building safety equipment.12. Attends, completes, and maintains State and Agency training requirements.13. May assist in supervising contracted security guards.May assist with other related duties.
Minimum Qualifications1. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a states Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization; or2. An Individualized Education Program (IEP) diploma and six months of full-time work experience.3. Candidates must satisfy the training requirements established by the State of New York for Peace Officer certification prior to beginning their official tour of duty. Once obtained, this certification must be maintained for the duration of employment.Continuous employment with HHC is contingent upon satisfactory completion of both entry level and annual recertification training programs.In addition, candidates must meet certain requirements specified in New York State Criminal Procedure Law, Section 2.10:1. Candidates must have reached their 20th birthday by the date of appointment;2. Candidates must be United States citizens and residents of New York State at the time of appointment; and3. Candidates must be of good character.
BenefitsAs a Special Officer, the hire-in Rate is $38,064. Special Officers receive annual automatic increases until they reach the current maximum rate of $54,862 after completion of five years of service. Special Officers are also entitled to an additional $5,000 per year to be trained in the operation of Weapons Detection Scanning (WDS) SystemsIf applying online, please include your cover letter in the same file attachment with your uploaded resume.NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
- College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
- Multiple employee discounts programs