Special Officer / Peace Officer

Special Officer / Peace Officer

The Office of the Bronx District Attorney is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to relate to the over 1.3 million members of the Bronx County community. Candidates should exhibit a strong interest in criminal law and public service. Under supervision, the Special Officer will provide physical security, safety, and maintenance of order in accordance with agency procedures. Uses computers and operates electronic security and safety monitoring systems and other equipment and devices.

Job Description

Screens employees and visitors. Operates, and monitors security equipment; Reports equipment needing maintenance or repair. Gives routine information to visitors and clients and directs them to the proper individuals and offices. Patrols designated areas of assigned locations to maintain order, preserve the peace, and safeguard life and property against fire, vandalism, theft, etc. Make clock rounds as required. Reports observed security and safety hazards and conditions, including, but not limited to, fire safety. When appropriate, arrests and issues summonses to law violators on premises. Transports, escorts and / or arranges for transport of persons in custody to police precinct and has arrest recorded on police plotter. Prepares and transmits all necessary documents relating to arrest. Testifies in court and other tribunals Responds to and reports emergency and security incidents and unusual occurrences and submits written reports. Assists in implementing the Emergency Action Plan. As required, provides assistance to the sick, injured, mentally and physically disabled, and calls for emergency assistance, ambulance and / or medical attention when necessary. If properly certified and authorized by the agency, may administer first-aid. Completes and forwards requisite paperwork. Records daily actions in memo book. Maintains records / daily logs of persons entering or leaving buildings. All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a state's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization; and 2. Individuals serving in this title are designated as Peace Officers by the New York State Criminal Procedure Law. Therefore, all candidates must be qualified to serve as Peace Officers. Incumbents must satisfy the training requirements established by the State of New York for Peace Officers and obtain certification. Once obtained, this certification must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.