Special Officer
Core
Provide physical security, safety, loss prevention, and maintenance of order for ACS locations, staff, children, and families.
Role type
Special Officer (Peace Officer)
Builds
Security operations and emergency response for child welfare and juvenile justice facilities
Domain
Public Safety / Child Welfare / Juvenile Justice
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Physical fitness, restraint techniques, emergency response, radio communication, law enforcement procedures, conflict de-escalation, driving
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Patrol vehicles, radio communication systems, handcuffs, heavy equipment
Responsibilities
Patrol assigned areas on foot or vehicle, respond to emergencies and medical distress, restrain suspects, enforce agency policies and NYC Penal Law, provide security guidance and training to staff, work rotating shifts including nights and weekends
Seniority
Entry-level, uniformed officer