Since 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It has designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital, a U.S. News & World Report high performing hospital. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Job Description

Purpose:

Under general supervision, directs a unit of security personnel on a specific tour of duty in an assigned area; Performs related work.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

The [Supervising Special Officer Level 1] is charged with and responsible for:

• Instructs subordinate security personnel as to their duties and responsibilities in enforcing pertinent rules and regulations.
• Prepares work schedules, assigns security staff and evaluates their performance.
• Makes frequent inspections and rounds to ensure safety and security.
• Investigates, supervises and assists subordinates in the handling of serious and unusual incidents.
• Ensures that subordinates comply with current safety and security procedures.
• Determines if additional staff and/or presence of the police is required.
• Interprets policy directives from higher authorities.
• Keep appropriate records regarding patrols, demonstrations, arrests and other incidents relating to safety and security.
• Prepares and submits reports and recommendations to superiors.
• Keeps superiors and/or agency personnel informed of potentially dangerous or unusual situations.
• Appears in court and/or assists other law enforcement agencies on arrest cases.
• Adapts to changes in procedures or Workload
• Assists others in the department as requested

Minimum Qualifications

For Appointment to Assignment Level I:

• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a states Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in the field of law enforcement, protection or security; or
• An Individualized Education Program (IEP) diploma and eighteen months of full-time satisfactory experience as described in 1 above.
• Current New York State Peace Officer certification.

For Appointment to Assignment Level II:

In addition to meeting the requirements for Assignment Level I, appointment to Assignment Level II requires:

• Four years of satisfactory experience as a Special Officer, at least two years of which must have been as a Supervising Special Officer, Level I; or
• Four years of full-time satisfactory experience in the field of law enforcement, protection or security, at least two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

Special Note:

• A valid New York State motor vehicle driver license may be required for appointment to certain positions based on the operational needs of the network/facility. If required, this license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs