Sergeant

City of New York•New York, NY

6d•$57,440 - $64,907

About The Position

The New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) is seeking a Sergeant/Supervising Special Officer for the ACS Police Unit within the ACS Division of Administration. Under general supervision, the Supervising Special Officer performs work related to physical security, safety, loss prevention, and maintaining order. The position serves in a command capacity and leads by example while investigating incidents, overseeing security staff and operations, and performing other security-related duties. The selected candidate must have filed for, taken, and passed the civil service examination for the title and provide proof of passing. Permanent Supervising Special Officers or Permanent Special Officers who meet the examination requirement are encouraged to apply. Candidates must attend, participate in, and pass Safe Crisis Management training and Peace Officer training. Peace Officer certification must be obtained and maintained for the duration of employment. ACS protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare, juvenile justice, and community support services. It manages community-based support, foster care services, and subsidized childcare vouchers; child protection staff respond to allegations of maltreatment; and ACS oversees juvenile detention, placement, and community programs.

Requirements

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a state department of education or a recognized accrediting organization.
At least 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.
Must satisfy New York State Peace Officer training requirements, obtain certification, and maintain certification throughout employment.
Must have filed for, taken, and passed the civil service examination for this title and provide proof of passing.
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, at least one year of which must be in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

Nice To Haves

Permanent Supervising Special Officers or Permanent Special Officers who have met the civil service examination requirement are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Manage and evaluate subordinate performance and prepare and submit task and standards documents and performance evaluations in accordance with agency policies.
Supervise, evaluate, and coordinate staff assignments to ensure adequate coverage for facility operations.
Oversee staff assignments and deployment, with attention to overtime, absenteeism, and equipment accountability.
Ensure radio, CCTV, keys, and other security equipment are operational and accounted for during every tour, coordinating with agency representatives as needed.
Ensure security staff maintain accurate department logs, including facility-entry records and detailed incident reports.
Interpret, implement, and enforce agency policies and procedures.
Ensure City time submissions are reviewed and processed and resolve City time-related issues.
Conduct roll call and inspect Special Officers at posts and in assigned work areas.
Respond to emergencies; investigate, supervise, and assist subordinates in handling serious and unusual incidents.
Prepare, maintain, and review records, logs, and reports concerning patrols, arrests, and other safety and security incidents.
Prepare and submit reports and recommendations to superiors and inform superiors or agency personnel of potentially dangerous or unusual situations.
Appear in court and/or assist other law enforcement agencies on arrest cases.
Attend, participate in, and pass Safe Crisis Management training.
Attend, participate in, and pass Peace Officer training as a condition of employment.