Special Officer

City of New York • New York City, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Division of Environmental Health works to prevent and control illness and injury related to environmental and occupational health risks through outreach, education, surveillance, and enforcement. With a staff of 1,000, the Division covers a broad range of subject matter, including oversight of environmental investigations, lead poisoning, injury prevention, occupational health, food safety, childcare, radiation control, recreational and drinking water quality, air quality, climate health, vector control, veterinary public health and pest control. The Bureau of Food Safety and Community Sanitation (BFSCS) protect the public, including New York’s most vulnerable citizens from a broad range of hazards that may pose a threat to health or safety. This includes hazards related to food safety wherever meals are served to the public, including restaurants, school cafeterias, mobile food vending carts, senior centers, and soup kitchens, first-hand and second-hand smoke for all places of employment and public spaces. BFSCS also monitors compliance with regulations in other facilities, such as tattoo parlors, correctional facilities, and homeless shelters. Additionally, BFSCS investigates environmental health complaints received from New York City residents.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Patrolling Health Department facilities and surroundings areas to maintain order.
• Keeping the peace and safeguarding life and property against fire, vandalism, and theft.
• Preparing detailed reports of incidents.
• Issuing summonses to violators of penal law.
• Other related work as it pertains to the safety of patrons, visitors and property.

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.

What This Job Offers

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