PEACE OFFICER
About The Position
The New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is the largest organization in the United States dedicated to preventing and addressing homelessness. In partnership with other City agencies and nonprofit organizations, DHS works to prevent homelessness before it begins, reduce street homelessness, provide temporary shelter, and connect individuals and families to stable housing all with a focus on accountability, empathy, and equity. DHS is committed to continuous improvement and employs innovative strategies to deliver high-quality services that support a swift transition from shelter to self-sufficiency. The agency manages hundreds of facilities and operates with a large team as well as a several billion-dollar budget to meet the diverse needs of New Yorkers experiencing homelessness. The Shelter Security Management team is responsible for establishing and maintaining safety across DHS facilities. Building on existing strategies, the team works to strengthen security while improving connections between New Yorkers experiencing homelessness and essential services, shelter, and housing. This effort is guided by a trauma-informed approach to site management and security, alongside ongoing evaluation using data to measure effectiveness and progress toward overall security goals. The Department of Homeless Services is seeking to hire thirty (30) Special Officers to function as Peace Officers within the Shelter Security Management Unit.
Requirements
- A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a state's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Patrol assigned buildings, facilities, and surrounding areas to maintain order and ensure public safety.
- Screen clients and visitors; provide routine information and directions.
- Monitor and control access to facilities using electronic security systems, including CCTV and access control technology.
- Operate and monitor security and safety equipment, including x-ray machines, magnetometers, and handheld wands.
- Observe, investigate, and report security incidents, hazards, and unusual occurrences.
- Prepare written reports, maintain logbooks, and record daily activities in memo books.
- Enforce laws and facility rules; issue summonses and make arrests when appropriate.
- Escort and transport persons in custody; prepare arrest documentation and testify in court as required.
- Respond to emergencies; provide first aid and administer naloxone when necessary.
- Identify and report safety and fire hazards and coordinate with Fire Safety Directors.
- Safeguard and maintain accountability for assigned equipment and property.
- Operate a motor vehicle in the performance of duties, when required.
- Attend and successfully complete all required training in accordance with State and Agency mandate
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
