INSPECTOR, 1ST COMMAND-PATROL OPERATIONS

City of New York•New York, NY

13d•$96,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Social Services (DSS), which includes the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS), works to provide essential benefits and address homelessness. HRA’s Office of Police Operations (OPO) manages uniformed Peace Officers and contracted security guards assigned to HRA facilities throughout New York City. OPO protects the safety of employees and clients, their property, and the agency’s physical assets, and provides security for special events, construction, after-hours work, and emergencies. OPO is recruiting a Deputy Director of Security M-I to serve as 1st Inspector, Command-Patrol Operations. The role manages field security forces, oversees inspections and incident investigations, establishes security priorities, advises senior leadership, and coordinates staffing and deployment. The position also supports the Workplace Violence Prevention Program, serves as a liaison to the NYPD and other law enforcement agencies, and may perform the Chief of Patrol Operations’ duties in that person’s absence. The schedule is 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, plus six years of full-time, satisfactory experience in a protection or security program; at least 18 months must be in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity, or in 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 in supervising security personnel.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day management of field security forces, including direct supervision of Lieutenants and Captains who supervise Sergeants overseeing 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 preparation of appropriate documents and 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 resource utilization.
Advise the Chief of Patrol Operations regarding the Workplace Violence Prevention Program.
Attend union walk-throughs of newly occupied spaces and assist with the committee’s yearly review of Workplace Violence Incidents.
Serve as a liaison to the New York City Police Department and other law enforcement agencies.
Perform the duties of the Chief of Patrol Operations in that person’s absence, as needed.