Special Patrol Officer (Law Enforcement Retirees)

Putnam County Government•Carmel Hamlet, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Special Patrol Officer. This role is for law enforcement retirees and involves responsibility for maintaining order and providing security in and around public buildings, school district buildings, courtrooms, and/or other public facilities. Incumbents have all the powers of a peace officer when performing duties related to protecting property or persons on these premises. The position performs related work as required.

Requirements

Must be a retired member of a police or sheriff’s department, or of a division of state police, or retired former correction, parole or probation officer.
Must be retired no longer than four (4) years.
Must be residents of Putnam County or a contiguous county in New York State (Dutchess, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange counties).
If authorized to carry firearms, must possess a license issued pursuant to §400.00 of Penal Law (Criminal Procedure Law §2.10.37) and be eligible for and possess the license at the time of, and throughout, appointment.

Responsibilities

Provides security by standing in and patrolling public buildings and facilities, including interior spaces as well as immediate outside areas.
Maintains order and decorum in public spaces such as courtrooms, waiting rooms, etc.
Protects and guards employees, students, visitors, and the general public in and around public buildings, facilities and properties.
Screens visitors and checks identification and other necessary documents, as needed.
Provides general information to visitors and the general public on premises.
Subdues and/or physically restrains unruly individuals, as needed.
Safeguards public property.
Provides first aid and/or other assistance in emergency situations.
Maintains and updates records as required; Prepares activity and incident reports.
Distributes and posts appropriate documents and materials.
May be assigned to secure and guard prisoners and/or detainees in a courtroom or related situation.
May provide escort to and from public buildings and facilities, or to and from courtrooms, as needed.
Performs a variety of related activities as required.