Security Services Assistant 1 (NY HELPS)

Stony Brook University•Stony Brook, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. Employees appointed via the NY HELPS program are restricted for promotional appointment until their position is covered-in to the competitive class by the New York State Civil Service Commission (CSC), or they otherwise obtain permanent competitive status. This has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. Positions that are designated as such are required to report to work/remain at work even if classes are canceled, and the campus is working on limited operations in an emergency.

Requirements

Must have taken and passed the specific job related Civil Service exam and be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service list.
Must have a current Security Guard Photo ID issued by the New York State Department of State.
Candidate must meet physical/ medical requirements and substance abuse screening as determined by the Director of Health Services of the department of Civil Service.
A thorough character investigation will be made by University Police.
Must have, keep and maintain the appropriate valid NYS Driver’s License.
Have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations.
Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook University's Employee Health Services.
Clear a background investigation.
Submit (3) written reference.
Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).
Out-of-State Applicants: Provide evidence of a valid license and driving abstract from the state issuing the license within five business days of a conditional offer.
Out-of-State Applicants: Must obtain a NYS driver's license within 30 days of official start date.

Nice To Haves

If you received a permanent NY HELPS appointment to a qualifying title between June 26, 2024 and June 11, 2025 and are interested in this opportunity, your eligibility for promotion will be reviewed by Human Resources.

Responsibilities

Patrol buildings and facilities to identify, report and address safety and security concerns.
Greet visitors and staff while verifying credentials.
Respond to facility calls for service, events and emergencies.
Respond to calls for assistance with difficult clients and visitors.
Assist clients with disabilities, visitors or employees in all possible ways including escorting them through area.
As directed, assists police and firefighters at the scene of accidents.
Prepare written reports of shift activities including actions taken to report or resolve incidents or problems.
Prevent theft of state or personal property by means of presence and witness.
May operate a motor vehicle to transport people and cargo to emergency situations.
Administer first aid to sick or injured persons.
Other duties as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.