Job Description APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE SPECIAL OFFICER CIVIL SERVICE TITLE The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). HRA is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance. DHS is committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City by employing a variety of innovative strategies to help families and individuals successfully exit shelter and return to self-sufficiency as quickly as possible. HRA’s Office of Police Operations (OPO) is recruiting for one (1) Supervising Special Officer II who will: - Be responsible for ensuring that the highest level of security is provided at an assigned HRA location - Prepare and maintain records and reports of all incidents reported by Field Sergeants and Captains - Develop security measures based on inspection and incident statistics - Coordinate the schedule of security staff assigned to HRA locations; maintain attendance records for field staff - Schedule, supervise and evaluate the performance of Supervisor Special Officer Level I and Special Officers assigned to HRA locations to ensure that security policies are strictly adhered to, and that City/HRA rules and regulations with respect to security and workplace violence prevention policy is enforced. - Plan and participate in training for security personnel; and evaluate training needs based upon security reports and evaluation of field staff. - Make recommendations to management in order to increase level of security; perform administrative tasks, as directed; and determine the seriousness of incidents as well as make proper and timely referral to PO management and/or law enforcement agencies. - Assist in arrest processing procedures including the transport of prisoners to precinct of arrest and then lodge the prisoner at borough central booking facility; or return prisoners with active arrest warrants to issuing borough Criminal Court concerned. Also establishes relationship with local NYPD Police Precincts in order to ensure an effective law enforcement response when needed and that necessary police action is taken when required. - Have knowledge of the HRA Police Patrol Guide, HRA Police Directives, NYS Penal Law, NYS Criminal Procedure Law, HRA Policies and Procedures and any other relevant laws and/or guidelines required to be enforced or acted upon in the performance of their duty. - Act as a City-Wide Borough Commander, or a Borough Commander or fill in for a Borough Commander during their absences. Hours/Schedule: TBD SUPERVISING SPECIAL OFFICER - 70817 Qualifications A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a state's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and one year of fulltime satisfactory experience in the field of law enforcement, protection or security. Individuals serving in this title are designated as Peace Officers by the New York State Criminal Procedure Law. Therefore, all candidates must be qualified to serve as Peace Officers. Incumbents must satisfy the training requirements established by the State of New York for Peace Officers and obtain certification. Once obtained, this certification must be maintained for the duration of employment. For Assignment To Assignment Level II: A. One year of experience as a Supervising Special Officer-Assignment Level I; or B. In addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements for Assignment Level I above, one year of experience in the field of law enforcement, protection or security in a supervisory capacity. For Assignment to Assignment Level III: A. Two years of experience as a Supervising Special Officer; or B. In addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements for Assignment Level I above, two additional years of full-time experience in the field of law enforcement, protection or security, at least one year of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity. Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. Salary Min: $ 63,935.00 Salary Max: $ 72,246.00