Review Vacancy
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Salary RangeFrom $41054 to $58436 Annually
"Other" Explanation Shift work is required, including weekends and holidays
Workday
Minimum Qualifications Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service as a Grade 9 or above, and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the NYS Civil Service Law.
Provisional Appointment:
Current New York State employee with one year or more of
qualifying permanent service as a Security Officer.
Candidates interested in provisional appointment will be required
to take the New York State Department of Civil Service exam for
this position. Please visit https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/ for
additional information on state examinations.
Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP):
If there are no more than three qualified candidates in the
promotional field for this position, the appointing authority will
request approval from the NYS Department of Civil Service to fill
this position via a noncompetitive promotion (NCP) examination,
pursuant to Section 52. 7 of the Civil Service Law. In order to be
eligible for the NCP, candidates must meet the following
qualifications: Current New York State Thruway Authority
employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service
as a Security Officer.
All candidates must possess and maintain a Security Guard
registration card issued by the New York State Department of
State. Failure to maintain this ID will result in disciplinary action,
up to termination from employment.
All candidates must meet established physical and medical
requirements for appointment to the position. Appointees to this
position may be required to undergo periodic medical
examinations to reassess their ability to perform the essential
duties of the position.
All candidates must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
to operate a motor vehicle within New York State.
Duties Description Under the general direction of the Coordinator of Safety and
Security Services for the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge
(GMMCB), the incumbent will supervise the daily activities of
GMMCB Security Officers: operate and monitor security camera
Physical Security Information Management System, as required;
train and evaluate Security Officers; perform foot patrols to
observe performance of Security Officers on duty; respond to
elevated concerns identified by Security Officers; direct
additional security resources to manage events and reports on
such to upper management; prepare reports on daily activities;
maintain knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws,
rules and regulations governing security operations applicable to
GMMCB; and may perform all the duties of the Security Officer
as needed.
Additional Comments This is a NYS Thruway Authority Unit 1 Teamsters position:
Health Insurance and Prescription Drug Coverage.
Dental and Vision Coverage.
13 Paid Holidays, 4 of which are floating holidays, which are credited in July each year for use from July 1st through June 30th.
Vacation, Sick and Personal Accruals.
Sick Leave is credited at the rate of one-half day each biweekly pay period up to a total of 165 days.
Sick Leave Incentive Plan – Employees who have not accumulated 165 sick days and have not used sick leave during the periods of January 1st to June 30th or July 1st to December 31st, each year, may receive two days of pay for each six-month period. Employees who have a sick leave balance of 165 days, and continuously maintain that balance for each six-month period, may receive four days of pay for each six-month period.
Employees with 20+ years of continuous Authority/State service may receive up to an additional five days of vacation leave accruals annually.
Membership in the New York State and Local Retirement System, as well as optional enrollment in the NYS Deferred Compensation Plan.
Tuition Assistance Program which reimburses 90% of tuition costs for approved courses up to 15 credit hours per year.
New York's 529 College Savings Program, which provides New York families with a tax-advantaged way to save for college.
Flexible Spending Program, which allows employees to set aside pre-tax payroll deductions for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Service Award Payments - Upon completion of 10 years of Authority service, eligible employees will receive a 10-year Service Award Payment. Payments are then awarded every five years as noted in the contract until 30 years of Authority service is reached. Service Awards have a positive impact on retirement.
Employees are paid bi-weekly, with no lag time.
Some positions will be eligible for downstate and/or geographical pay depending on location and title.
The New York State Thruway Authority is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Thruway Authority is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics.
The New York State Thruway Authority provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Development at accommodations@thruway.ny.gov or call (518) 471-4321.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address canvassreply5@thruway.ny.gov
Address
Notes on ApplyingIf interested in this vacancy, please submit a resume and any other documents for proof of eligibility to the contact information in this announcement. Please include the Vacancy ID and Title of the position you are applying for in your email.