Special Officer

City of New York • New York City, NY

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) is seeking Special Officers for its Police and Security Unit within the Division of Administration. The Unit’s 212 uniformed Special Officers oversee and coordinate safety and security for ACS locations and properties, staff, children and youth in care, and visiting members of the public, clients, and families. The Unit enforces Agency policies and procedures and the New York City Penal Law, and provides ACS staff with information, guidance, and training on security and safety topics, including emergency response, medical distress, threats, theft, and crime prevention.

Under general supervision, Special Officers perform work of ordinary difficulty and responsibility related to physical security, safety, loss prevention, and maintaining order. The selected candidate will be offered a salary of $40,480.00. Candidates must have filed for, taken, and passed the civil service examination for the Special Officer title and provide proof of passing. Permanent Special Officers are encouraged to apply.

The role may involve outdoor work in all weather, walking or standing in an assigned area, patrol-car duty, pursuing and restraining suspects, responding to emergencies, carrying heavy equipment, and remaining physically active for prolonged periods. Officers may be required to work rotating tours or shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and must be available to work overtime.

Employment with child-caring responsibilities is subject to the inquiry required by Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law regarding whether the candidate has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report. Candidates must be qualified to serve as New York State Peace Officers, meet State training requirements, obtain certification, and maintain that certification throughout employment.

Requirements

• Four-year high school diploma or an equivalent approved by a state department of education or recognized accrediting organization.
• Must be qualified to serve as a Peace Officer under New York State Criminal Procedure Law.
• Must satisfy New York State Peace Officer training requirements, obtain certification, and maintain certification for the duration of employment.
• Must have filed for, taken, and passed the civil service examination for the Special Officer title and provide proof of passing.
• Must be flexible and available to work overtime.
• Ability to perform physical duties such as walking or standing for a tour, pursuing and restraining suspects, carrying heavy equipment, and remaining physically active for prolonged periods.
• Ability to understand radio communications with background noise and to read and write under low-light conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Permanent Special Officers are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate safety and security for ACS locations and properties, staff, children and youth in care, and visiting members of the public, clients, and families.
• Enforce Agency policies and procedures and the New York City Penal Law.
• Perform physical security, safety, loss-prevention, and order-maintenance duties.
• Provide or support security and safety guidance and training, including on emergency response, medical distress, threats, theft, and crime prevention.
• Patrol assigned areas or operate or ride in a patrol car while remaining alert.
• Respond physically to incidents, which may include pursuing and restraining suspects and assisting injured adults.

What This Job Offers

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