PEACE OFFICER Job at City of New York, New York, NY

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  • City of New York
  • New York, NY

Job Description

The Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is one of the largest organizations of its kind committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City. Collaborating with other public agencies and notforprofit partners the Department of Homeless Services works to prevent homelessness before it occurs reduce street homelessness and assist New Yorkers to transition from shelter into appropriate permanent housing.

The New York City Department of Homeless Services Police is charged with protecting designated city managed shelters. Special Officers play a vital role in protecting the citys most vulnerable while being part of a tradition that started more than 25 years ago. Special Officers perform difficult and responsible tasks directly related to physical security safety loss prevention and maintenance of order.

The Department of Homeless Services is recruiting for eight (8) Special Officers to function as Peace Officers who will;

Give routine information to visitors and clients and direct them to the proper individuals and offices.

Discourage and eject loiterers and disorderly persons and when appropriate arrest and issue summonses to law violators on premises.

Transport escort and/or arrange for transport of persons in custody to police precincts and have arrests recorded on police blotter.

Prepare and transmit all necessary documents relating to arrests and testify in court on arrests.

Report security instances and unusual occurrences by telephone or radio and make subsequent written reports.

Aid the sick injured mentally and physically disabled and call for ambulances and/or medical attention when necessary and complete and forward forms.

Maintain records of persons entering or leaving building and make written entries into location logbook.

Operate motor vehicle and control vehicular traffic on grounds and/or premises.

Distribute and maintain accountability for designated equipment or property.

Monitor and control access by the means of electronic security measures such as closedcircuit television.

Attend complete and maintain training requirements as per State and Agency mandates.

Citizenship Requirement: Pursuant to New York State Public Officers Law United States citizenship is required at the time of appointment.

Additional Requirements for Certain Positions:

A motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York is required for appointment
to positions in certain agencies. If required this license must be maintained for the
duration of employment.

Work Location: Various

Hours/Schedule: Varies

Qualifications :

1. A fouryear high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a states department of education or a recognized accrediting organization; and
2. 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.

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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Remote job,

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