Special Officer
About The Position
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department), established in 1805, is the oldest and largest health department in the country. Its mission is to protect and improve the health of all New Yorkers, aiming for a vision where all New Yorkers can realize their full health potential. As a public health agency, it has a history of building transformative programs, innovating in science, and responding to public health crises. The department serves as the population health strategist, policy, and planning authority for New York City, with a significant impact on national and international public policy. Its work spans areas such as food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and racial and social justice. The agency's five strategic priorities include preparing for and responding to health emergencies, addressing and preventing chronic and diet-related diseases, tackling mental illness, reducing black maternal mortality, and combating the health impacts of climate change. The NYC Health Department is committed to equity and has been a leader in recognizing and dismantling racism's impacts on health, declaring racism a public health crisis in 2021. It works with communities to increase access to health services and decrease avoidable health outcomes. The Division of Administration, Bureau of Operations/Health Police Unit, operates on a 24/7 basis to oversee, direct, and protect DOHMH employees, clients, visitors, and properties across NYC. This unit requires adequate resources and staff to perform services effectively and efficiently, including extending hours of operation at Public Health Laboratories and District Health Centers Neighborhood Health clinics.
Requirements
- ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE SPECIAL OFFICER CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.
- 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.
- 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
- Respond to emergency incidents.
- Maintain heightened security level at key locations and secure other Health Department facilities throughout the five boroughs.
- Patrol of unstaffed locations.
- Complete complaint and incident reports.
- Conduct interior and exterior patrols of DOHMH facilities.
- Special Officers may be required to work various shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays and to work rotating tours, change tours or work overtime when ordered, as permitted by the collective bargaining agreement.
- Some physical activities performed are working outdoors in all kinds of weather, walking or standing in assigned area during a tour; assist in carrying an injured adult; gripping persons to prevent escape.
- Carrying or wearing heavy equipment and wearing a bullet resistant vest.
Benefits
- a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
- additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
- a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
- a tax-deferred savings program
- a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
