Safety and Security Officer 1 / Trainee (NY HELPS), Rochester Psychiatric Center, P26116
NY HELP Yes
Agency Mental Health, Office of
Title Safety and Security Officer 1 / Trainee (NY HELPS), Rochester Psychiatric Center, P26116
Occupational Category Enforcement or Protective Services
Salary Grade NS
Bargaining Unit SSU - Security Services Unit (NYSCOPBA)
Salary Range From $46921 to $67564 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Other (see below)
"Other" Explanation Evening and night shifts, plus scheduled weekend hours.
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 3 PM
To 7 AM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? Yes
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Monroe
Street Address Rochester Psychiatric Center
1111 Elmwood AvenueCity Rochester
State NY
Zip Code 14620
Duties Description Are you interested in starting or advancing your career with New York State? Safety & Security Officer positions provide excellent opportunities growth and advancement. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.As a Safety and Security Officer 1 / Safety and Security Officer Trainee, you are responsible for maintaining safety and security, environmental health, and protection in the buildings and grounds at [Facility Name] including:- Patrolling and inspecting assigned areas; ensuring areas are properly locked and secured.- Conducting safety inspections of assigned areas and equipment for compliance with safety codes and regulations.- Screening visitors and vehicles, issuing temporary parking permits and badges.- Transporting or escorting individuals, visitors, and employees on and off facility grounds.- Responding to incidents and emergencies.
Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Safety & Security Officer Trainee 1 if they have a High School or equivalent diploma or higher degree.ORCandidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Safety & Security Officer Trainee 1 eligible list.ORCandidates from within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.In order to be advanced to the full performance level of this title, Safety & Security Officer 1 SG-12, you must successfully complete a 1-year traineeship and Academy Training mandated by the Municipal Police Training Council.
Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:- NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance- Access to tuition assistance programs- Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth- Paid time off - 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave- NYS Retirement programsAdditional Comments:Recruitment is for evening and night shifts that include weekend hours.Safety and Security Officer Trainee is equivalent to SG - 9: $46,921 - $57,901Safety and Security Officer 1: SG - 12 / $55,012 - $67,564Note:1. Background checks will be required.2. You must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter. Conditional licenses are not acceptable.3. Safety & Security Officers are public officers under State law. At appointment you must be a resident of New York State and at least 18 years old. New York State residency is required to accept and continue employment.4. Safety & Security Officers are peace officers and must be qualified to hold such office in accordance with State law. Safety & Security Officers must meet requirements for peace officer status for continued employment. US citizenship is required at the time of appointment.5. Physical/Medical: An evaluation of your physical and medical condition will be done to ensure that you are able to perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. The physical/medical standards include but are not limited to height and weight, speech, vision, hearing, cardiovascular, respiratory system, and neurological health requirements. A complete statement of the physical and medical standards is available at: A medical examination is required prior to appointment.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources
Telephone
Fax 585-241-1981
Email Address [email protected]
Address
Street Rochester Psychiatric Center
1111 Elmwood AvenueCity Rochester
State NY
Zip Code 14620
Notes on Applying Indicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials. Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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