What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervising Special Officer-(Provisional Appointment) position at NYC Health + Hospitals?
About NYC Health Hospitals
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City’s premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women’s Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority. Visit us at www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/lincoln.
Job Description
Purpose of Position:
Under varying levels of supervision with varying degrees of difficulty and latitude for independent judgment, supervises and performs work to provide physical security, safety, loss prevention and maintenance of order, in accordance with corporate and network/facility 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. All personnel perform related work, including performing the duties of lower Assignment Levels and subordinates.
Assignment Level II
Under direction, is responsible for planning, developing and/or implementing security programs involving the supervision and coordination of security staff of a broader assigned area. In addition to performing the duties of the lower Assignment Levels, performs the following:
Examples of Typical Tasks:
1. Formulates and approves security arrangements, regulations and procedures to conform to agency policies and directives. Coordinates with landlord to establish evacuation/fire safety
procedures and conduct drills.
2. Conducts frequent inspections to ensure that a safe environment is maintained.
3. Ensures that database access control system ID cards are issued and replaced. Maintains database.
4. Extracts information from computer and video records.
5. Advises Department executives and staff on security matters.
6. Plans, develops, organizes and conducts in‐service training programs for security personnel.
7. Identifies training needs based on evaluations of work performed.
Minimum Qualifications
For Appointment to Assignment Level I:
1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a states Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in the field of law enforcement, protection or security; or
2. An Individualized Education Program (IEP) diploma and eighteen months of full-time satisfactory experience as described in 1 above.
3. Current New York State Peace Officer certification.
For Appointment to Assignment Level II:
In addition to meeting the requirements for Assignment Level I, appointment to Assignment Level II requires:
1. Four years of satisfactory experience as a Special Officer, at least two years of which must have been as a Supervising Special Officer, Level I; or
2. Four years of full-time satisfactory experience in the field of law enforcement, protection or security, at least two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
Special Note:
1. A valid New York State motor vehicle driver license may be required for appointment to certain positions based on the operational needs of the network/facility. If required, this license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a states Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in the field of law enforcement, protection or security; or
2. An Individualized Education Program (IEP) diploma and eighteen months of full-time satisfactory experience as described in 1 above.
3. Current New York State Peace Officer certification.
For Appointment to Assignment Level II:
In addition to meeting the requirements for Assignment Level I, appointment to Assignment Level II requires:
1. Four years of satisfactory experience as a Special Officer, at least two years of which must have been as a Supervising Special Officer, Level I; or
2. Four years of full-time satisfactory experience in the field of law enforcement, protection or security, at least two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
Special Note:
1. A valid New York State motor vehicle driver license may be required for appointment to certain positions based on the operational needs of the network/facility. If required, this license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
How To Apply
Please be advised that proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required prior to hire.
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button or forward your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:
Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center
Human Resources Department
234 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Blvd, (East 149th Street),
2nd Floor, Annex
Bronx, NY 10451
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF): The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Please visit the PSLF website for eligibility information: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
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