Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleSafety and Security Officer 1 / Trainee, (NY HELPS), Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center, P25983

Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitSSU - Security Services Unit (NYSCOPBA)

Salary RangeFrom $46921 to $67564 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation All 3 shifts

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 11:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Orange

Street Address Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center

2834 Route 17 M

City New Hampton

StateNY

Zip Code10958

Job Specifics

Duties Description Are you interested in starting or advancing your career with New York State? Safety & Security Officer positions provide excellent opportunities growth and advancement. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.

As a Safety and Security Officer 1 / Safety and Security Officer Trainee, you are responsible for maintaining safety and security, environmental health, and protection in the buildings and grounds at [Facility Name] including:
• Patrolling and inspecting assigned areas; ensuring areas are properly locked and secured.
• Conducting safety inspections of assigned areas and equipment for compliance with safety codes and regulations.
• Screening visitors and vehicles, issuing temporary parking permits and badges.
• Transporting or escorting individuals, visitors, and employees on and off facility grounds.
• Responding to incidents and emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Safety & Security Officer Trainee 1 if they have a High School or equivalent diploma or higher degree.
OR
Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Safety & Security Officer Trainee 1 eligible list.
OR
Candidates from within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

In order to be advanced to the full performance level of this title, Safety & Security Officer 1 SG-12, you must successfully complete a 1 year traineeship and Academy Training mandated by the Municipal Police Training Council.

Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs

Background checks will be required.

Additional Comments:

Safety and Security Officer Trainee: Equated to SG - 9 / $46,921 - $57,901

Safety and Security Officer 1: SG - 12 / $55,012 - $67,564

Additional monies are paid for:
• Pre-shift briefings
• Inconvenience pay
• Facility Security Pay

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 845-374-8754

Email Address mhpc.hrapplications@omh.ny.gov

Address

Street Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center

2834 Route 17 M

City New Hampton

State NY

Zip Code 10958

 

Notes on ApplyingIndicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials.

https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.