Special Officer / Peace Officer

The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County (“BXDA”) is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. By “Pursuing Justice with Integrity,” the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. Moreover, the BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice. By recognizing these significant distinctions and acting accordingly, BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large, which continues to grow stronger every day. In furtherance of this mission, the BXDA seeks experienced and enthusiastic Special Officer / Peace Officer. 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 Responsibilities: - 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. Salary Step Plan: Hiring Rate - $40,480 After 1 Year - $41,818 After 2 Years - $43,155 After 3 Years - $44,494 After 4 Years - $45,831 After 5 Years - $58,345 PLEASE NOTE: ONLY CANDIDATES WHO ARE PERMANENT IN SPECIAL OFFICER TITLE OR REACHABLE ON THE OPEN-COMPETITIVE LIST MAY APPLY. PREFERRED SKILLS: - A valid New York State driver’s license with a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience preferred. - CPR Certification preferred. - Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. - Proficient in Microsoft Office particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook. - Abilities to resolve conflicts and multitask. - Ability to attend, complete and maintain State and agency training requirement

NEW YORK CITY RESIDENCY IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION.

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