Agency Workers' Compensation Board
Title Security Officer, WCB Item #214
Occupational Category Enforcement or Protective Services
Salary Grade 08
Bargaining Unit SSU - Security Services Unit (NYSCOPBA)
Salary Range From $42609 to $52233 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 10%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 7 AM
To 7 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Kings
Street Address Office of Financial Services, Office of Security
One Pierrepoint Plaza, 5th floor, 300 Cadman Plaza West.
City Brooklyn
State NY
Zip Code 11201
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be reachable on appropriate Civil Service eligible list. ORCandidates must have one year permanent or 55 b/c service in a title designated as appropriate for transfer in accordance with 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.ORIndividuals certified eligible for the 55b/c program under the Governor’s Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55b/c of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. To be considered, you must meet the minimum qualifications and provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response.Provisional:Candidates must have a New York State Security Guard Registration Number or current Security Guard Photo ID issued by the New York State Department of State AND:Either 1. six months of post-Security Guard Registration experience as a Security Guard;Or 2. six months of experience as a police officer or peace officer;Or 3. six months of active U.S. military service where you performed security duties on a United States military base or vessel and an honorable discharge or under conditions in the NYS Restoration of Honor Act. Security duties on a United States military base or vessel include working as military police or as security personnel performing foot and motorized patrol, control of pedestrian and vehicular traffic, flight line security, and crime prevention/physical security.If appointed provisionally, the incumbent will need to take the next Civil Service examination for this title and pass with a score that will be immediately reachable on the resulting eligible list. Failure to take, pass and achieve a reachable score on the examination may result in revocation of the appointment.
Duties Description Job Duties:Duties of this position include but are not limited to:• Opening and closing of the building• Protecting occupants of buildings or offices from outside annoyances and interference by unauthorized persons• Monitoring and maintaining security systems• Conducting scheduled rounds to control access to buildings and restricted areas• Preventing trespassing, loitering, theft and property damage• Appearing as a witness against person(s) arrested• Providing assistance to clients by directing them to appropriate locations• Observing all parts of an assigned office• Interviewing witnesses to incidents and taking written statements and preparing reports involving incidents or accidents• Appointees may be required to cover special security hearings and work various shifts and unscheduled overtime when necessary• Some travel required
Additional Comments The Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) is an equal opportunity employer. The Board does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The Board is dedicated to eliminating injustices and ensuring diversity in our workforce so we can better serve our staff and create a space where all feel safe to be themselves. To help meet those goals, we encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. We are looking for candidates who are committed to working in and contributing to an environment that fosters a sense of belonging, as well as inclusion, and celebrates people of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, and perspectives.
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Name Recruitment Unit
Telephone
Fax 518-486-6364
Email Address [email protected]
Address
Street Human Resources Office
328 State Street
City Schenectady
State NY
Zip Code 12305
Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume which lists your actual Civil Service title and salary grade level to [email protected] (email applications are preferred). It is important that you reference WCB Item#214 in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. (Please do not reference the Vacancy ID No.)If you are an active candidate on the Security Officer Civil Service eligible list, please note this in your cover letter.