Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleSafety and Security Officer 2, New York State Psychiatric Institue, P25856

Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services

Salary Grade15

Bargaining UnitSSU - Security Services Unit (NYSCOPBA)

Salary RangeFrom $64762 to $79024 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Day shift weekdays, plus scheduled weekend hours.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County New York

Street Address New York State Psychiatric Institute

1051 Riverside Drive

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10032

Job Specifics

Duties Description As a Safety and Security Officer 2, you would patrol and inspect State buildings, grounds, and equipment to monitor and ensure environmental health, to handle all safety and security issues, instruct employees and individuals about emergency fire and safety practices and procedures, and prevent the endangerment of patients and individuals with disabilities, employees, visitors, and property. You would be a working supervisor responsible for all the activities of a group of Safety and Security Officers 1, on an assigned shift in a facility. You would provide direction and guidance to Safety and Security Officers 1, including: training sessions about proper procedures, scheduling of duty assignments, and directly supervising and instructing in the handling of major incidents.

Minimum Qualifications Open to qualified employees of New York State
Candidates must be reachable for appointment on the current Civil Service eligible list for the title;

OR

Transfer Opportunity:
Candidates must be permanent in the Safety and Security Officer 2 title and be eligible for lateral transfer.

OR

Provisional Opportunity: New York State employees who meet the following promotion qualifications may be
provisionally appointed:

Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c service as a Safety and Security Officer 1.

Candidates appointed provisionally must take the next scheduled Civil Service examination for this title and their score must be reachable on the resulting eligible list before they can be permanently appointed. Candidates who do not pass the examination or achieve a reachable score may not be retained.

License Requirements: At the time of appointment and as a condition for continued employment, you must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State. Conditional licenses are not acceptable.

Peace Officer Requirements: Safety and Security Officers have peace officer status as authorized under Criminal Procedure Law Section 2.10 and Sections 7.25 and 13.25 of Mental Hygiene Law or Section 455 of Public Health Law. As such, they must meet the requirements for appointment to public office defined in Public Officers Law Section 3 (1) and for continued employment as required in Section 30.

You must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs. If you receive an appointment, your continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility. Failure to do so may result in the termination of your appointment.

Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs

Background checks will be required.

Additional Comments:
Additional monies are paid for:
• Pre-shift briefings
• Facility security pay of $1,550


Some employees may be eligible for $645 annual inconvenience pay.

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

How to Apply

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 212-795-0786

Email Address hrnyspi@nyspi.columbia.edu

Address

Street New York State Psychiatric Institute

1051 Riverside Drive

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10032

 

Notes on ApplyingIndicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the New York State Civil Service Application and submit it with your other application materials.

https://cs.ny.gov/extdocs/pdf/nysapp.pdf


The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH i