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Security Officer (NY HELPS), WCB Item #208

New York State Workers' Compensation Board, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Overview

Security Officer (NY HELPS), WCB Item #208 – Role at New York State Workers' Compensation Board. Position is directly related to Health and Safety. Duties of this position include but are not limited to the items listed below. Responsibilities

opening and closing of the building; protecting occupants of buildings or offices from outside annoyances and interference by unauthorized persons; monitoring and maintaining security systems; conducting scheduled rounds to control access to buildings and restricted areas; preventing trespassing, loitering, theft and property damage; appearing as a witness against person(s) arrested; providing assistance to clients by directing them to appropriate locations; observing all parts of an assigned office; interviewing witnesses to incidents and taking written statements and preparing reports involving incidents or accidents. Minimum Qualifications

NY HELPS — This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Non-competitive Minimum Qualifications You must have a New York State Security Guard Registration Number or current Security Guard Photo ID issued by the New York State Department of State (you MUST enter the Registration Number or ID Number on your application) AND one of the following: six months of post-Security Guard Registration experience as a Security Guard; or six months of experience as a police officer or peace officer; or six months of active U.S. military service with security duties on a U.S. military base or vessel and an honorable discharge or under conditions in the NYS Restoration of Honor Act. Security duties on a U.S. military base or vessel include working as military police or as security personnel performing foot and motorized patrol, control of pedestrian and vehicular traffic, flight line security, and crime prevention/physical security. 55 B/C Qualifications

Individuals certified eligible for the 55b/c program under the Governor’s Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55b/c of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. To be considered, you must meet the minimum qualifications and provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response. Candidates must meet the non-competitive minimum qualifications listed above. Competitive and Transfer Qualifications

Competitive Minimum Qualifications CIVIL SERVICE LIST APPOINTMENT: Candidates must be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service eligible list. Transfer Qualifications Candidates must have one year permanent or 55 b/c service in a title designated as appropriate for transfer in accordance with Section 70.1 of the Civil Service law. Additional Information / Benefits

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including: Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually; Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service; Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually; Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C; Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff. Health Care Benefits: Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Family dental and vision benefits included. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF); Enrollment in the New York State pension system or Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility applies); NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan; Paid Parental Leave and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only); Life insurance options; NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Program; Flexible Spending Program for pre-tax health care and dependent care expenses. The Workers’ Compensation Board is an equal opportunity employer. The Board does not discriminate based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, or other legally protected characteristics. We encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available during the hiring process. For accommodations, please email officeofgeneralcounsel@wcb.ny.gov. Other

Seniority level: Entry level; Employment type: Full-time; Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management; Industries: Government Administration.

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