Special Officer

City of New York • New York City, NY

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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. Only candidates currently serving as permanent Special Officers with the City of New York are eligible to apply.

OATH is the nation’s largest administrative tribunal, holding more than 250,000 trials and hearings annually. It adjudicates matters filed by nearly every City agency, board, and commission, and also houses the Center for Creative Conflict Resolution and the Administrative Judicial Institute.

Requirements

• Currently serving as a permanent Special Officer with the City of New York.
• Four-year high school diploma or educational equivalent approved by a state department of education or recognized accrediting organization.
• Qualified to serve as a Peace Officer under New York State Criminal Procedure Law.
• Satisfy New York State training requirements for Peace Officers and obtain certification; maintain certification throughout 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 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