Job Title Special Officer (FOR CIVIL SERVICE PERMANENT SPECIAL OFFICERS ONLY) Location Coler Hire In Rate $32,426.00 (for employees new to HHC) Salary Range Job ID 36944 Pay Frequency Year Full/Part Time Full-Time Post Date Regular/Temporary Regular Source of Funding Regular Shift Favorite Job Civil Service Classification ------------ Marketing Statement Coler is an 815 bed, leading nursing facility dedicated to providing quality medical, sub-acute, rehabilitative and long-term specialty services. We are committed to serving New York City, providing services to individuals requiring geriatric, memory care and rehabilitation services. Job Description Purpose of Position: Under supervision, performs Special Officer duties of ordinary difficulty and responsibility to provide 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. All personnel perform related work. 1. Patrols designated areas of assigned locations, public buildings, other facilities, and surrounding areas to maintain order, preserve the peace, and safeguard life and property against fire, vandalism, theft, etc. Reports observed security and safety hazards and conditions, including but not limited to, fire safety. 2. screens employees and visitors. Operates, monitors, and maintains security equipment. Gives routine information to visitors and clients and directs them to proper individuals and offices. 3. Discourages and ejects loiterers and disorderly persons. When appropriate, arrests and issues summonses to law violators on premises. 4. Transports, escorts and/or arranges for transport of persons in custody to police precinct and has arrest recorded on police blotter. Prepares and transmits all necessary documents relating to arrest. Testifies in court and at other tribunals. 5. Responds to and reports emergency and security incidents and unusual occurrences and submits written reports. Assists in implementing the Emergency Action Plan. Coordinates with Fire Safety Directors. 6. As required, provides assistance to the sick, injured, mentally and physically disabled, and calls for emergency assistance, ambulance and/or medical attention when necessary. 7. If properly certified and authorized by the facility, may administer first aid. 8. Completes and forwards requisite paperwork. 9. Records daily actions in memo book. Maintains records daily logs of persons entering or leaving buildings. Maintains bulletin boards by adding and removing materials to keep information current. 10. May make clock rounds, as required; may control vehicular traffic on grounds and/or premises. 11. Monitors and reports unusual events from security systems as required; distributes, monitors, maintains, secures, and ensures accountability for assigned equipment and property. Coordinates repairs of such equipment. Monitors and tests building safety equipment. 12. Attends, completes, and maintains State and Agency training requirements. 13. May assist in supervising contracted security guards. 14. In the temporary absence of the supervisor may perform the supervisors duties. Minimum Qualifications 1. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a states Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization; or 2. An Individualized Education Program (IEP) diploma and six months of full-time work experience. 3. Candidates must satisfy the training requirements established by the State of New York for Peace Officer certification prior to beginning their official tour of duty. Once obtained, this certification must be maintained for the duration of employment.Continuous employment with HHC is contingent upon satisfactory completion of both entry level and annual recertification training programs. THIS POSITION IS FOR CURRENT CIVIL SERVICE PERMANENT SPECIAL OFFICERS ONLY