Inspector, 1St Command-Patrol Operations

City of New York•New York, NY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Social Services (DSS), through the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA), provides essential benefits and services to New Yorkers. HRA’s Office of Police Operations (OPO) manages uniformed Peace Officers and contracted security guards at HRA facilities throughout the city. OPO’s mission includes protecting employees, clients, visitors, property, and agency assets, as well as providing security for special events, construction, work outside normal business hours, and emergencies. HRA is recruiting one Deputy Director of Security M-I to function as 1st Inspector, Command-Patrol Operations. The role manages field security forces and oversees security operations, personnel performance, incident investigations, risk assessments, staffing, scheduling, and post coverage. The position advises the Chief of Patrol Operations on security matters and workplace violence prevention, liaises with the New York City Police Department and other law enforcement agencies, and may perform the Chief of Patrol Operations’ duties in their absence. The stated schedule is 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, and six years of full-time, satisfactory experience in a protection or security program; at least 18 months of that experience must be in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity, or supervising security personnel.
Alternatively, education and/or experience equivalent to the stated qualification; all candidates must have at least 18 months of experience in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity, or supervising security personnel.

Responsibilities

Manage field security forces day to day, including directly supervising Lieutenants and Captains who oversee Sergeants, Patrol Officers, and contract guards.
Manage and direct law enforcement requirements to Captains and Lieutenants as incidents occur.
Conduct on-site inspections to assess security monitoring and evaluate the performance and effectiveness of Captains, Lieutenants, and other security personnel.
Direct and oversee investigations of incidents and assessments of security risks, including preparing appropriate documents and ensuring timely reporting.
Establish goals, objectives, and priorities for maintaining security, deterring undesirable incidents, and responding effectively.
Advise the Chief of Patrol Operations about significant security issues and concerns; submit regular reports and recommend improvements to security services.
Assist the Chief of Patrol Operations and Assistant Deputy Commissioner in determining personnel needs and ensure appropriate scheduling and deployment for post coverage and effective use of resources.
Advise the Chief of Patrol Operations regarding the Workplace Violence Prevention Program.
Attend union walk-throughs of newly occupied spaces and assist with the annual committee review of workplace violence incidents.
Serve as liaison to the New York City Police Department and other law enforcement agencies.
Perform the duties of the Chief of Patrol Operations in their absence, as needed.