Special Officer

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Division of Environmental Health works to prevent and control illness and injury related to environmental and occupational health risks. The Bureau of Food Safety and Community Sanitation (BFSCS) protect the public from hazards that may pose a threat to health or safety. The Special Officer role is responsible for maintaining order, keeping the peace, and safeguarding life and property against fire, vandalism, and theft.

Requirements

• Patrolling Health Department facilities and surroundings areas to maintain order.
• Keeping the peace and safeguarding life and property against fire, vandalism, and theft.
• Preparing detailed reports of incidents.
• Issuing summonses to violators of penal law.
• Other related work as it pertains to the safety of patrons, visitors and property.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills.
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a state's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization.
• Qualification to serve as Peace Officers by the New York State Criminal Procedure Law.

Benefits

• Premium-free health insurance plan
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan
• Tax-deferred savings program
• Worksite Wellness Program