Candidates must be reachable on appropriate Civil Service eligible list.
OR
Transfer Qualifications:
Candidates must have permanently served at least one year in a title designated as appropriate for transfer in accordance with Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Transfer eligible titles include but may not be limited to: Security Services Assistant 1.
OR
Provisional Qualifications:
Either 1. six months of post-Security Guard Registration experience as a Security Guard;
Or 2. six months of experience as a police officer or peace officer;
Or 3. six months of active U.S. military service where you performed security duties on a United States military base or vessel and an honorable discharge or under conditions in the NYS Restoration of Honor Act. Security duties on a United States 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.
If appointed provisionally, the incumbent will need to take the next Civil Service examination for this title and pass with a score that will be immediately reachable on the resulting eligible list. Failure to take, pass and achieve a reachable score on the examination may result in revocation of the appointment.
Duties Description Duties of this position include but are not limited to:
• 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
• Appointees may be required to cover special security hearings and work various shifts and unscheduled overtime when necessary
• Some travel required
Additional Comments
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Recruitment Unit
Telephone
Fax 518-486-6364
Email Address HRM@WCB.ny.gov
Address
Street Human Resources Office
328 State Street
City Schenectady
State NY
Zip Code 12305
Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume which lists your actual Civil Service title and salary grade level to HRM@WCB.ny.gov (email applications are preferred). It is important that you reference WCB Item#4596 in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. (Please do not reference the Vacancy ID No.)
If you are an active candidate on the Security Officer Civil Service eligible list, please note this in your cover letter.