Special Officer

City of New York • New York, NY

11d • $40,480 - $58,345

About The Position

The Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH), the City of New York’s central, independent administrative law court, is seeking an ambitious, energetic, and experienced Special Officer who embraces positive institutional change and professionalism. Under the supervision of OATH’s Security Manager, the Special Officer provides physical security, safety, loss prevention, and maintenance of order in accordance with agency orders and procedures. The position is limited to candidates currently serving as permanent Special Officers with the City of New York.

Requirements

• Currently serve as a permanent Special Officer with the City of New York.
• Have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a state department of education or a recognized accrediting organization.
• Be qualified to serve as a Peace Officer under the New York State Criminal Procedure Law.
• Satisfy New York State Peace Officer training requirements and obtain certification; maintain certification for the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

• Patrol designated areas at assigned locations to maintain order, preserve the peace, and safeguard life and property against fire, vandalism, and theft.
• Provide routine information to visitors and direct them to appropriate individuals.
• Prepare and write incident reports, maintain daily logs, and document safety hazards and conditions.
• Screen employees and visitors, and operate and monitor security equipment.
• Ensure that members of the public comply with health and safety protocols.
• Discourage and eject disorderly persons and, when appropriate, arrest violators on the premises.
• Transport, escort, or arrange for the transport of persons in custody to a police precinct.
• Prepare and transmit documents relating to arrests.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED