Safety and Security Officer 1 / Trainee

NY HELP Yes Agency People With Developmental Disabilities, Office for Title Safety and Security Officer 1 / Trainee Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade 12 Bargaining Unit SSU - Security Services Unit (NYSCOPBA) Salary Range From $55012 to $67564 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 8 AM To 4 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? Yes Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Oneida Street Address 199 Mill Street City Rome State NY Zip Code 13440 Duties Description Under the supervision of a Safety & Security Officer 2, patrols and inspects assigned areas, including agency buildings, residences, homes, and other program facilities in the community; entrance gates, parking lots, grounds, and other properties.u2022 Observes and detects irregularities, evidence of criminal activity, hazardous conditions, and environmental safety and security issues; reports to supervisor to ensure appropriate corrective actions are taken.u2022 Ensures that assigned areas are appropriately locked and secured by inspecting doors and other pathways to physical access.u2022 Conducts safety inspections of assigned areas and equipment, such as fire escapes, handrails, fire hydrants, and alarm and sprinkler systems to ensure efficient operations and compliance with applicable environmental health and fire safety codes, requirements, and regulations.u2022 Interviews individuals, victims, suspects, witnesses, and/or complainants and collects information to recover stolen property and/or dangerous instruments.u2022 Assists in investigating allegations of abuse or neglect; investigates employee accidents or injuries; completes reports as part of the occupational injury process; identifies safety issues; and recommends corrective actions to supervisor.u2022 Enforces State, local, and facility traffic and parking laws and regulations by issuing tickets and verbal warnings to expedite traffic flow, limit reserved parking to authorized personnel, maintain open fire lanes, and deter dangerous driving.u2022 Screens visitors and vehicles; assists visitors by answering questions and providing directions; issues temporary parking permits and/or badges to authorized visitors; and instructs unauthorized visitors to leave premises.u2022 Transports or provides escort services to individuals, visitors, and employees on and off the premises.u2022 Conducts fire drills and evacuates buildings in response to fires and other threats to prevent death or injury.u2022 Stops and questions suspicious or disoriented individuals to ensure the health and safety of individuals, visitors, and employees.u2022 Responds to incidents and emergencies; may provide emergency care such as first aid and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to ill or injured individuals; requests medical assistance and interfaces with local emergency services as necessary; and may participate in debriefings.u2022 Advises and assists other employees in calming and containing agitated individuals to prevent damage to property or injury to themselves or others; and may physically intervene in fights.u2022 Documents and maintains daily logs, forms, and reports as required for safety and security activities.u2022 Provides basic fire and safety training and/or instruction on the operation and use of fire safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers, standpipe hoses, and fire alarm system components.u2022 May appear and/or testify in court and other hearings; fingerprint prospective agency employees per criminal justice service standards; and arrest or detain suspects and violators per Criminal Proceedings Law to protect individuals and property.LinkedIn: Minimum Qualifications OPEN COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSSafety & 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 addition, candidate:u2022 Must be at least 18 years of age.u2022 Must be a United States Citizen and a resident of New York State.u2022 Must pass a medical examination administered by the Department of Civil Serviceu2019s Employee Health Services, which includes an agility test.u2022 Must undergo a thorough background investigation to determine suitability for appointment. Conviction of a felony will bar appointment; conviction of a misdemeanor or other violation of law may bar appointment. Background investigation includes fingerprinting for both state and federal identification records check. Candidates may also be required to be cleared through the New York State Child Abuse Register.u2022 Must have a driveru2019s license valid in New York State. A conditional license is not acceptable.u2022 Ability to work effectively within the treatment team.u2022 Ability to act independently.u2022 Ability to meet and maintain criminal background and physical standards.u2022 Ability to accurately observe and document conditions relating to welfare and security.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 u201csearch and retainu201d status with the Division of Criminal Justice Services. Additional Comments This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title.At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.u2022 Please note: Appointment may be made at the traineeship level Grade 9 hiring rate ($46,921).u2022 If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.u2022 Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.u2022 All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.u2022 If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). u2022 If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email to obtain information and RA forms.u2022 Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.u2022 Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.u2022 Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.u2022 Life insurance and Disability insurance.u2022 The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.u2022 Paid Holidays and Leave: u00b0 Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year. u00b0 Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially. u00b0 Five (5) days paid personal leave each year. u00b0 Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year. u00b0 Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.u2022 Health Care Coverage:Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.u2022 Paid Parental Leave:Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.u2022 Retirement Program:Participate in The NYS Employeesu2019 Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.u2022 Professional Development and Education and Training:NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteranu2019s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name CNY Human Resources Telephone Fax 315-338-0443 Email Address Address Street 8163 Gore Road City Rome State NY Zip Code 13440 Notes on Applying Please email your resume and cover letter to and reference vacancy ID number in your email.

Created: 2025-10-04