COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: You must be reachable for appointment on the current Civil service eligible list used for filling this title.
NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (NY HELPS)
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.
REASSIGNMENT QUALIFICATIONS:
Current Office for People with Developmental Disabilities employees with one year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service as a Safety & Security Officer 1. If you have less than one year, you must be currently reachable on the Safety & Security Officer 1 eligible list.
70.1 Transfer Qualifications: An employee is eligible to apply for transfer under Section 70.4 of the Civil Service law who:
a. Has had at least one year of permanent competitive service in a position allocated to Grades 7 –11.
AND
b. Has passed the Safety & Security Officer Trainee Exam.
OR
An employee is eligible to apply for a transfer under section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law who has had at least one year of permanent competitive service as a Direct Support Assistant, Grade 9 or a Developmental Disabilities Secure Care Treatment Aide, Grade 11.
55 B/C QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possess the minimum qualifications for this title as established by the Department of Civil Service and listed on themost recent exam announcement.
- Meet the applicable minimal mental and/or physical requirements for the job (with a reasonable accommodation, ifnecessary)
- Have a current Eligibility Letter from the NYS Department of Civil Service, www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/, and be able to provide it to the Human Resources Office upon request.
In addition, candidate:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be a United States Citizen and a resident of New York State.
- Must pass a medical examination administered by the Department of Civil Service’s Employee Health Services, which includes an agility test.
- 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.
- Must have a driver’s license valid in New York State. A conditional license is not acceptable.
- Ability to work effectively within the treatment team.
- Ability to act independently.
- Ability to meet and maintain criminal background and physical standards.
- 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 “search and retain” status with the Division of Criminal Justice Services.