Safety and Security Officer 1 / Trainee

Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES :

Includes but not limited to :

• Security patrols, on foot or by vehicle, in order to detect evidence of irregularities and deter criminal activity.
• Perform environmental searches and maintain security in a State Agency, Facility, or Community Residence.
• Inspect building to ensure that all areas are appropriately locked, secured, and free of hazardous conditions.
• Maintain communication by radio, ., or telephone for routine and emergency needs.
• Question suspicious persons.
• May direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
• Enforces state, municipal and institution laws, rules, and regulations.
• Instructs employees and Individuals about Emergency Fire & Safety practices and procedures.
• May operate security cameras, computers, and related electronic security equipment.
• Answers questions and gives directions to visitors.
• May occasionally arrest suspects and violators in order to protect persons and property.
• May testify in court.
• May need to conduct searches to located missing individuals.
• Responds to, investigates, and prepares detailed written reports at the scenes of fires, accidents, and other incidents.
• Summons medical assistant and applies first aid as the situation indicates.
• May physically intervene in fights and may physically restrain unruly individuals to prevent injury to others.
• Interview’s victims, witnesses, complainants, and suspects in order to collect information needed to assist in criminal prosecution.
• Conducts quarterly reviews of Agency properties as assigned by supervisor to ensure compliance with NYS Uniform and / or Life Safety code, and Agency rules and regulations.
• May be required to take and successfully pass all NYS Codes classes to become a Certified Code Enforcement Official (CEO) and maintain this certification once obtained, depending on your awarded position.
• Daily and / or overnight travel within the Region, and to other Regions within the State may be required.
• May be involved in emergency management through planning, implementing, and assessing disaster plans.
• Performs other related duties to ensure the safety and security of Individuals, property, and grounds.

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Minimum Qualifications OPEN COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Safety & Security Officer Trainee : High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma or similar equivalency such as a General Education Development Certification or higher degree.

Safety & Security Officer 1 : High school or equivalent diploma and one year of experience patrolling, inspecting, and monitoring buildings, grounds, and equipment to identify and resolve safety and security hazards and risks, deter criminal activity, and ensure compliance with local, State, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.

In addition, candidate :

NOTE :

Due to the peace officer status of incumbents, re-fingerprinting, including payment of all applicable fees, is required even for an existing employee who may already have “search and retain” status with the Division of Criminal Justice Services.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.