Address
Form of work
SalaryPeace Officer
Peace Officer
- Agency: DEPT. OF HOMELESS SERVICES
- Job type: Full-time
Location
NYC-ALL BOROS
- Title Classification: Exam may be required
Department
Security Administration
Job Description
The New York City Department of Homeless Services Police is charged with protecting designated city managed shelters. Special Officers play a vital role in protecting the city’s most vulnerable, while being part of a tradition that started more than 25 years ago. Special Officers perform difficult and responsible tasks directly related to physical security, safety, loss prevention and maintenance of order. They patrol designated areas of public buildings, other facilities, and surrounding areas to maintain order, preserve the peace, and safeguard life and property against fire, vandalism, theft and others.
The Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is recruiting for eighteen (18) Special Officers to function as a Peace Officers who will:
- Give routine information to visitors and clients while directing them to the proper individuals and offices.
- Discourage and eject loiterers and disorderly persons when appropriate, arrest and issue summonses to law violators on premises.
- Transport, escort and/or arrange for transport of persons in custody to police precincts and have arrests recorded on police blotter.
- Prepare and transmit all necessary documents relating to arrests and testify in court on arrests.
- Report security instances and unusual occurrences by telephone or radio and make subsequent written reports.
- Aid the sick, injured, mentally and physically disabled, and call for ambulances and/or medical attention when necessary, and complete and forward forms.
- Maintain records of persons entering or leaving building and make written entries into location logbook.
- Operate motor vehicle and control vehicular traffic on grounds and/or premises.
- Monitor and report unusual events from security systems as required.
- Distribute and maintain accountability for designated equipment or property.
- Monitor and control access by the means of electronic security measures, such as closed-circuit television.
- Attend, complete, and maintain training requirements as per State and Agency mandates.
- Work rotating tours or shifts, including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays.
- Execute physical activities performed by Special Officers and environmental conditions experienced are: working outdoors in all kinds of weather; walking and/or standing in an assigned area during a tour; driving or sitting in a patrol car during a tour while remaining alert; running after a fleeing suspect; climbing stairs; may assist in carrying an injured adult; gripping persons to prevent escape; restraining a suspect by use of handcuffs; may be required to detect odors such as those caused by smoke or gas leaks; engaging in hand to hand struggles to subdue a suspect resisting arrest; being physically active for prolonged periods of time; understanding verbal communication over a radio with background noise; reading and writing under low light conditions; carrying or wearing heavy equipment and wearing a bullet-resistant vest.
Citizenship Requirement: Pursuant to New York State Public Officers Law, United States citizenship is required at the time of appointment.
Work Location: Various.
Hours/Schedule: Various.
Minimum Qualifications
1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a state's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization; and
2. Individuals serving in this title are designated as Peace Officers by the New York State Criminal Procedure Law. Therefore, all candidates must be qualified to serve as Peace Officers. Incumbents must satisfy the training requirements established by the State of New York for Peace Officers and obtain certification. Once obtained, this certification must be maintained for the duration of employment.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Minimum Qualifications
1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a state's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization; and
2. Individuals serving in this title are designated as Peace Officers by the New York State Criminal Procedure Law. Therefore, all candidates must be qualified to serve as Peace Officers. Incumbents must satisfy the training requirements established by the State of New York for Peace Officers and obtain certification. Once obtained, this certification must be maintained for the duration of employment.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Job ID
627355
Title code
70810
Civil service title
SPECIAL OFFICER
Title classification
Competitive-1
Business title
Peace Officer
- Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)
Number of positions
18
Work location
33 Beaver St, New York Ny
- Category: Public Safety, Inspections, & Enforcement
