Sergeant

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY between $54,012.00 - $61,033.00

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 take and pass the next available 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. You may be required to show proof that you have registered for the upcoming examination.

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 child care 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 ACS Police and Security Unit has a headcount of 212 uniformed Special Officers who are responsible for overseeing and coordinating safety and security for all ACS locations and properties, ACS staff, children and youth in care, and visiting public/clients and families. The Unit enforces Agency policies and procedures, and the New York City (NYC) Penal Law. The ACS Police and Security Unit provides information, guidance and training on safety and security (i.e., Security Guard assistance, emergency response, medical distress/health crisis, bomb threats, thefts, crime prevention and threats to oneself or others) to all ACS staff.

The New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) is seeking an outstanding candidate to serve as a Sergeant/Supervising Special officer for the ACS Police Unit within the ACS Division of Administration. The selected candidate will become an integral member of the Bureau’s 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 Supervising Special Officer will perform work of ordinary difficulty and responsibility relating to physical security, safety, loss prevention and maintenance of order. Supervising Special Officers serve in Command positions, lead by example, and play an important role in investigating incidents, overseeing security staff, security operations, and performing other security-related duties.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Manage and evaluate the performance of subordinate, prepare and submit task and standards and performance evaluations in accordance with agency policies.
- Supervise, evaluate, and coordinate assignments of staff to ensure adequate coverage for facility operations.
- Oversee staff assignments and deployment with special attention to the use of overtime, absenteeism, and equipment accountability.
- Ensure accountability and coordinate with agency representative to ensure radio, CCTV, keys, and other related security equipment are operational and accounted for during every tour.
- Ensure security staff maintain accurate logs regarding the activities of the security department, which may include a detailed account of who entered the facility as well as in-depth incident reports highlighting any incidents that may have occurred.
- Interpret, implement, and enforce agency policies and procedures.
- Ensure City time submissions are reviewed and processed; resolve City time related issues.
- Conduct roll call; inspect Special Officers on posts and assigned work areas. Respond to emergency situations; investigate, supervise, and assist subordinates in the handling of serious and unusual incidents; Prepare, maintain, and review records, logs, and reports regarding patrols, arrests and other incidents relating to safety and security.
- Prepare and submit reports and recommendations to superiors; keep superiors and/or agency personnel informed of potentially dangerous or unusual situations.
- Appear in court and/or assists other law enforcement agencies on arrest cases.
- Attend, participate, and pass Safe Crisis Management training.
- Attend, participate, and pass Peace Officer training as a condition of employment.


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 # 686061.
- NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED.
- NOTE: ONLY CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.

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:
A. One year of experience as a Supervising Special Officer-Assignment Level I; or
B. 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:
A. Two years of experience as a Supervising Special Officer; or
B. 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.

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.