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Lieutenant

NYC Administration for Children's Services
Manhattan, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/5/2025
THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY OF $70,142.00

YOU MUST BE A CURRENT EMPLOYEE OF THE ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDEN’S SERVICES TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT CANDIDATES MUST HAVE TAKEN AND PASSED THE OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAM FOR THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE LISTED ABOVE TO AVOID BEING "BUMPED" OUT OF YOUR POSITION WHEN THE ELIGIBLE LIST FOR THIS TITLE IS ESTABLISHED.

The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services and provides subsidized childcare vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement, and programs for youth in the community.

The Division of Administration provides a wide range of support services throughout ACS to ensure all divisions receive adequate and efficient support services to carry out their respective missions. The Division of Administration (Admin) employs approximately 463 public employees. Admin manages a Personnel Services (PS) Budget of approximately $29M and an Other Than Personnel Services (OTPS) Budget (OTPS) of $140M. It provides services including building maintenance, real estate, design, construction management, facilities and custodial services, occupational safety and health, operational support, security, transportation, and print production.

The New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) is seeking an outstanding candidate to serve as a Lieutenant within the ACS Division of Administration. The selected candidate will become an integral member of the ACS police team for one of the country’s premier children’s services agencies dedicated to strengthening NYC’s families and their 1.8 million children. Under general supervision, The Lieutenant is responsible for the administration, supervision and coordination of a large security program or a security staff assigned to a very large area or assigned to secure an operation of significant importance. With latitude for independent judgment and action, the Supervising Special Officer, Level II will supervise and provide leadership to security staff of more than 40 uniformed patrol staff who are responsible for the physical security, safety, loss prevention and maintenance of order, in accordance with agency orders and procedures. Uses computers and operates electronic security and safety monitoring systems and other equipment and devices. May operate a motor vehicle to perform duties. Performs related work, including performing the duties of lower Assignment levels and subordinates.

Additional Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

  • Supervise and administer security within the Children’s center or administrative sites within the 5 NYC Boroughs. Advises leadership on security matters, threats, vulnerabilities, and various methodologies to mitigate risks to youth in custody, staff, and the facility.
  • Manage and evaluate the performance of subordinate, prepare, and submit task and standards and performance evaluations in accordance with agency policies.
  • Direct, evaluate, and coordinate assignments of staff to ensure adequate coverage for facility operations.
  • Supervise staff assignments and deployment with special attention to the use of overtime, absenteeism, and equipment accountability.

Additional Information

Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a

candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.

TO APPLY

Please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID #694302.

No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.

Note: Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

SUPERVISING SPECIAL OFFICER - 70817

Minimum Qualifications

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a state's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and one year of fulltime satisfactory experience in the field of law enforcement, protection or security.

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.

For Assignment To Assignment Level II

  • One year of experience as a Supervising Special Officer-Assignment Level I; or
  • In addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements for Assignment Level I above, one year of experience in the field of law enforcement, protection or security in a supervisory capacity.

For Assignment To Assignment Level III

  • Two years of experience as a Supervising Special Officer; or
  • In addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements for Assignment Level I above, two additional years of full-time experience in the field of law enforcement, protection or security, at least one year of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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/.

Residency Requirement

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.

Additional Information

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.

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