Special Officer

City of New York•Long Island City, NY

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About The Position

ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE SPECIAL OFFICER CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. Division/Program Summary: The Division of Administration--Bureau of Operations/Health Police Unit oversees, directs, and protects DOHMH employees, clients, visitors, and properties throughout NYC areas on a 24/7 basis. In meeting the growing needs and demands of the agency, this Unit requires adequate resources and staff to perform these services in an effective and efficient manner. Such services include the extension of hours of operations beyond the normal hours of operations at Public Health Laboratories and District Health Centers Neighborhood Health clinics. Position Summary: The selected candidates will perform work relating to physical security, safety, loss prevention, and maintenance of order.

Requirements

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a state's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization; and
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

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

Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
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 and
a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

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