Special Officer (NYC H+H)

Special Officers (NYC H+H), under supervision, perform duties relating to physical security, safety, loss prevention and maintenance of order, in accordance with New York State Criminal Procedure Law and NYC Health + Hospitals Hospital Police policies and procedures. They use computers and operate electronic security and safety monitoring systems and other equipment and devices; patrol designated areas of assigned locations, public buildings, other facilities and surrounding areas to maintain order, preserve the peace and safeguard life and property against fire, vandalism, theft and other hazards; report observed security and safety hazards and conditions, including, but not limited to, fire safety; screen employees and visitors; operate, monitor and maintain security equipment; provide 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 the premises; transport, escort and/or arrange for the transport of persons in custody to police precincts; prepare and transmit all necessary documents relating to arrests; testify in court concerning arrests; make written entries in the Hospital Police command log; respond to and report emergency and security incidents and unusual occurrences by telephone or radio; provide assistance to sick or injured persons and persons with disabilities and call for emergency assistance, an ambulance and/or medical attention when necessary; complete required electronic incident reports documenting crimes, arrests, emergency situations and unusual occurrences; take witness statements as appropriate; record daily actions in a memo book as outlined in the Hospital Police Manual; maintain bulletin boards by adding and removing materials to keep information current; attend, complete and maintain NYS and NYC Health + Hospitals training requirements; monitor and control access to buildings, facilities and/or specific locations through video management systems and electronic access-control systems; and effectively apply NYC Health + Hospitals’ ICARE values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Special Officers may administer first aid and basic life support during a medical emergency; conduct patrols throughout a facility and/or other assigned locations; control and/or enforce traffic regulations and the flow of vehicular traffic on grounds and premises; drive a motor vehicle to perform their duties; assist in supervising contracted security guards; operate and monitor Weapons Detection Systems to identify weapons and other prohibited items and follow established protocols when appropriate; and perform a supervisor’s duties during the supervisor’s temporary absence. All personnel perform related wor
Special Working Conditions:
Special Officers (NYC H+H) may be required to work various shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and to work rotating tours, change tours or work overtime when ordered, as permitted by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Some of the physical activities performed by Special Officers (NYC H+H) and environmental conditions experienced are: working outdoors in all kinds of weather; walking and/or standing in an assigned area during a tour; driving or sitting in a patrol car during a tour while remaining alert; running after a fleeing suspect; climbing up stairs; may assist in carrying an injured adult; gripping persons to prevent escape; restraining a suspect by use of handcuffs; may be required to detect odors such as those caused by smoke or gas leaks; engaging in hand to hand struggles to subdue a suspect resisting arrest; being physically active for prolonged periods of time; understanding verbal communication over a radio with background noise; reading and writing under low light conditions; carrying or wearing heavy equipment and wearing a bullet-resistant vest. (This is a br

How To Qualify:
You may be given the test before we verify your qualifications. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the education and experience requirements for the examination before submitting your application. If you are deemed "Not Qualified," your application fee will not be refunded and you will not receive a score. (For more information see Exam Site Admission section.)

Education And Experience Requirements:
By the date of appointment, you must possess:
1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization; or
2. An Individualized Education Program (IEP) diploma and six months of full-time work experience. If you were educated outside the United States, you must have your foreign education evaluated to determine its equivalence to education obtained in the United States. You will receive instructions from the appointing facility during the pre-employment screening process regarding the approved evaluation services that you may use for foreign education. The high school diploma or its educational equivalent must be approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization. The college or university must be accredited by regional, national, professional, or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you worked part-time for less than 35 hours a week, convert your hours to a full-time equivalent using this
formula:
(number of hours worked per week/35) x (number of months worked) For example, if you worked at a job for 21 hours per week for 12 months, you would make the following calculation: 21/35 x 12 = 7.2 months.
Age Requirement:
You must have reached your 20th birthday by the date of appointment.
Character and Background:
Pursuant to Criminal Procedure Law Section 2.10 (40), the position of Special Officer (NYC H+H) is designated as a Peace Officer position. Accordingly, proof of good character is an absolute prerequisite to appointment. Therefore, you must reveal ALL arrests, convictions and pending charges that have occurred in your lifetime. This includes any material sealed, expunged, or set aside under Federal or State law, or youthful offender adjudications. The following are among the factors which may be cause for disqualification: (a) arrest record or conviction of an offense, the nature of which indicates lack of good moral character or disposition toward violence or disorder; (b) repeated arrests or convictions of an offense, where such arrests or convictions indicate disrespect for the law; (c) discharge from employment, where such discharge indicates poor behavior or inability to adjust to discipline; (d) dishonorable discharge from the Armed Forces.
Peace Officer Training Certification Requirement:
You must satisfy the training requirements established by the State of New York for Peace Officers. Once obtained, this certification must be maintained for the duration of your employment. Attendance at annual recertification training is mandatory and a continuing condition of employment. Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification and Basic First Aid
Certification:
As part of the NYC Health + Hospitals' Special Officer Training Academy, you must satisfy the training requirements established by the New York State Department of Health and The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to obtain CPR/BLS certification and Basic First Aid certification. Once obtained, certifications must be maintained for the duration of your employment as a Special Officer (NYC H +H).
Medical and Psychological Requirement:
In accordance with applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, NYC H+H has established medical and psychological standards for the position of Special Officer (NYC H+H). Accordingly, all eligibles who have bee

The multiple-choice test for the Special Officer (NYC H+H) position will be conducted at a computer terminal, and your score will determine your ranking on the eligible list. To pass, you must achieve a minimum score of 70%. The multiple-choice test is designed to assess the extent to which candidates have certain abilities determined to be important to the performance of the tasks of a Special Officer (NYC H+H). The test may include questions requiring the use of any of the following abilities: Deductive Reasoning: applying general rules to specific problems and coming up with logical answers. It involves deciding if an answer makes sense. Example: A Special Officer (NYC H+H) might use this ability when deciding if an individual caught vandalizing property should be arrested. Information Ordering: correctly following a rule or set of rules or actions in a certain order. The rule or set of rules used must be given. The things or actions to be put in order can include numbers, letters, words,

pictures, procedures, sentences, and mathematical or logical operations. Example: A Special Officer (NYC H+H) might use this ability when deciding the next appropriate action to take when providing medical assistance to an individual who is physically injured. Problem Sensitivity: being able to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It includes being able to identify the whole problem as well as elements of the problem. Example: A Special Officer (NYC H +H) may use this ability when preserving the peace, or assisting the sick, injured, or mentally and physically disabled. Time Sharing: shifting back and forth between two or more sources of information. Example: A Special Officer (NYC H+H) may use this ability when responding to emergencies. Written Comprehension: understanding written sentences and paragraphs. Example: A Special Officer (NYC H+H) might use this ability when reviewing a report. Written Expression: using English words or sentences in writing so that others will understand. Example: A Special Officer (NYC H+H) might use this ability when creating an incident report and recording daily logs. Certain questions may need to be answered on the basis of documents or other information supplied to the candidates on the date of the multiple-choice exam.

Pursuant to New York State Public Officers Law, you must be a resident of the City of New York at the time of appointment, and you must thereafter maintain City residency as a continuing condition of employment. However, if you have two years of employment with NYC Health + Hospitals, you may be a resident of Nassau, Westchester, Suffolk, Orange, Rockland or Putnam counties.