Lieutenant

City of New York•New York, NY

About The Position

The New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) is seeking a Lieutenant/Supervising Special Officer for the ACS Police Unit within the Division of Administration. The position serves in a command role overseeing security operations at a Secure Detention facility. The Lieutenant performs work involving physical security, safety, loss prevention, and maintenance of order, and leads security staff while investigating incidents and carrying out other security-related duties. The selected candidate will be offered a salary of $74,594. Candidates must be current ACS employees and must take and pass the next available Open Competitive exam for the civil service title to avoid being bumped from the position when the eligible list is established. The ACS Police and Security Unit oversees safety and security at ACS locations and properties, for staff, children and youth in care, and visiting members of the public, clients, and families. The Unit enforces agency policies and procedures and New York City Penal Law, and provides guidance and training on security, emergency response, medical distress, threats, and crime prevention. The Lieutenant reports to the Captain. Candidates must meet the applicable education and experience requirements and be qualified to serve as New York State Peace Officers. They must complete and maintain required state Peace Officer certification. Employment is subject to the child-abuse and maltreatment report inquiry required by Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law.

Requirements

Must be a current employee of the Administration for Children’s Services to be considered.
Must take and pass the next available Open Competitive exam for the civil service title to avoid being bumped when the eligible list is established.
High school diploma or educational equivalent approved by a state department of education or recognized accrediting organization, and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in law enforcement, protection, or security.
Must be qualified to serve as a Peace Officer under New York State Criminal Procedure Law and obtain and maintain state-required Peace Officer certification.
For Assignment Level II: one year of experience as a Supervising Special Officer—Assignment Level I; or, in addition to Assignment Level I minimum qualifications, one year of law enforcement, protection, or security experience in a supervisory capacity.
For Assignment Level III: two years of experience as a Supervising Special Officer; or, in addition to Assignment Level I minimum qualifications, two additional years of full-time law enforcement, protection, or security experience, including at least one year in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

Responsibilities

Supervise and administer detention-center security operations, including physical security, safety, loss prevention, and maintenance of order.
Review incident video footage and monitor video in real time to assess potential problems.
Advise detention leadership on security matters, threats, vulnerabilities, and methods to mitigate risks to youth in custody, staff, and the facility.
Direct searches and inspections of visitors, employees, youth, residential halls, facility spaces, vehicles, materials, and supplies for contraband in accordance with agency policy.
Ensure regular inspections of patrol staff, equipment, work posts, and other work areas.
Supervise Sergeants and Officers, validate post-coverage plans, delegate duties, manage performance, and provide training as needed.
Direct emergency responses and investigate, supervise, and assist subordinates in handling incidents using de-escalation techniques, physical interventions, and restraint devices according to policy.
Draft detention-center security plans and implement contingency plans when necessary.
Supervise the maintenance and submission of security records, logs, and reports.
Implement and maintain accountability and management plans for security equipment and institutional keys, including servicing and replacement.
Provide input to facility management on evacuation and fire-safety procedures and assist with drills.
Conduct special studies and investigations as required, including reviewing video recordings.
In the absence of the Captain or subordinates, may perform their duties.
May operate a motor vehicle to perform job duties.