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NY HELP Yes

Agency Thruway Authority

Title Security Officer (NY HELPS)

Occupational Category Enforcement or Protective Services

Salary Grade 08

Bargaining Unit Teamsters Local 456 (Thruway Authority)

Salary Range From $23.71 to $31.97 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 12 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Westchester

Street Address Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge

333 South Broadway

City Tarrytown

State NY

Zip Code 10597

Duties Description The Security Officer, under the general direction of the Senior Security Officer, provides security services at the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge; monitors and processes pedestrian and vehicle traffic at bridge access gates; verifies credentials of all bridge visitors, vendors, delivery personnel, and contractors; patrols perimeter fence lines, bridge parking areas, facilities, etc. and reports suspicious activity to the Tarrytown Operation Center (TOC); assists in the evacuation of all bridge facilities in event of natural disaster or terrorism event; operates handheld radio or other such communication devices; prepares reports on daily activities as required; and monitor security cameras at the TOC and in guard booth. Operation of a motor vehicle may be required.

Minimum Qualifications 1. TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS FOR CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES: Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service as a Community Correctional Center Assistant, Correction Officer, or a Security Services Assistant 1 and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the NYS Civil Service Law. Current Security Guard registration card issued by the New York State Department of State. 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. A valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State is required. 2. NY HELPS MINIMUM 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. This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Additional Comments This is a Unit 1, Teamsters position. The NYS Thruway Authority offers an extensive benefits package, including but not limited to paid time off, sick leave incentive, membership to the NYS Retirement System, and 90% tuition assistance. ADDITIONAL PAY INFORMATION:The salary range for this position includes all applicable annual components of pay which are: Base Pay Range from Hiring Rate $18.64 up to Job Rate $26.90.Location Pay: $1.70 for Downstate.Recruitment & Retention Pay: $3.37.ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT:All potential candidates for this position must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of appointment and throughout your employment with the New York State Thruway Authority. If appointed, you will be required to produce documents that verify your identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the Immigration and Nationality Act.Please be advised, the New York State Thruway Authority does not use eVerify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).The New York State Thruway Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals including women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and veterans 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 Bureau of Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Employee Engagement at [email protected] or call (518) 471-4321.

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Name Angela

Telephone 518-436-2725

Fax 518-471-5076

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 200 Southern Boulevard

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12209

Notes on Applying If interested in this vacancy, please submit a resume, copy of your Security Guard Photo ID, and any other documents for proof of eligibility to the contact information in this announcement. You must include the Vacancy ID and Title of the position you are applying for in your email.