SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Our Public Safety Officers work hard to keep our community safe and secure. As an Armed Public Safety Officer, you will be responsible for patrolling the Spring Creek Towers complex, responding to emergencies, and assisting our residents.

Our officers are represented by the 32BJ Union, which means you will have access to excellent and job protections. You'll also have the opportunity to earn a competitive salary starting at $23.64 per hour as of March 1, 2024. After 30 months of service, your salary will increase to $29.55 per hour.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The above is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of the job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all the job functions

REQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCIES:

To be considered for this position, you must meet the following requirements:

Must be 21 years or older

Must possess a valid NYS Security Guard License

Valid NYS Drivers license with no restrictions or serious traffic violations

Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent US resident.

Must be a resident of New York City

Must be able to pass an extensive background check conducted by the NYPD to obtain Peace Officer status and Firearms Carry license

EDUCATION / WORK REQUIREMENTS:

High School of GED Required

Must complete the 162 hour New York State Criminial Justice Bureau Basic Peace Officer course including the academic and physical tactics portions of the curriculum

College credits preferred but not required

Security or Law Enforcement experience preferred

Military experience preferred

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as hours worked, percentages, etc.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited information exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to use discretion and exhibit high level of confidentiality.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Candidates must be able to meet intense physical prerequisites, showing speed, strength and agility. Must be able to walk for an extended number of hours a day in all weather conditions, climb twenty flights of stair and have the ability to defend themselves and others.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Outdoor work environment. All hours of the day and night in all types of weather.

Reporting to the shift/tour Platoon Commander (Lieutenant), and Patrol Supervisors on that tour (Sergeant), perform duty in uniform as indicated on roll call or as directed by competent authority.

Immediately after roll call, proceed to post, sector or assignment as directed by Supervisor.

Comply with meal and post relieving points as directed.

Upon initial arrival to post, and frequently and irregularly throughout assigned tour, inspect entire post for conditions that require DPS attention.

Report to Supervisor via portable radio whenever a condition is observed that warrants DPS response/attention/correction.

Report to Supervisor via portable radio whenever leaving post, for any reason.

Correct conditions/deficiencies observed. Request Supervision/additional assistance as necessary/desired. While handling/addressing any condition, always ensure that the safety of ALL is paramount.

Notify Supervisor when/how condition was addressed/corrected.

Notify Dispatcher of other conditions observed for proper, immediate response by proper authority (such as Maintenance, Property Management, etc.).

Ensure positive interaction with all encountered on patrol, including the Community, fellow employees, etc.

Render all necessary Public Safety service in assigned area and as otherwise directed.

Familiarize self with the everyday routine of people residing, doing business or frequenting assigned post.

Investigate suspicious conditions and circumstances on the post, give special attention to crime hazards.

Give special attention to construction/maintenance work performed on assigned sector. Ensure the area is safe/secure for all.

Always be cognizant of surroundings and current location.

Ensure all required reports/documents for events encountered and memo book entries are made neatly, clearly and accurately throughout tour. Submit all such reports prior to the end of the tour.

Lead by Example on patrol by fostering the platoons continuous goal of incident and crime reduction and prevention, and improved community relations and customer satisfaction

Any addition duties/responsibilities as assigned by higher/competent authorityEssential Functions: This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). As of March 1, 2023 the starting pay is $23.64 per hour and pay will increase to $29.55 after completing 30 months of service.