Captain

**Captain**:

- Apply**Captain**:

- Agency: ADMIN FOR CHILDREN'S SVCS
- Posted on: 06/12/2024- Job type: Full-time

Location

MANHATTAN
- Title Classification: Exam may be required

Department

ADMIN-CHILDRENS CENTER POLICE
- Salary range: $69,366.00 - $84,010.00- *THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY OF $78,384.00*
- **It is important that you have filed for, taken, and passed the civil service exam for the title listed above in order to avoid being “bumped” out of your position when the Eligible List for this title is established. Anyone who is selected for this position must show proof that they have passed this examination. Permanent Supervising Special Officers are encouraged to apply.**
- The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services and provides subsidized childcare vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement and programs for youth in the community.- Under general supervision of the Director of Security, the person selected to fill the Captain position will serve as the Chief Liaison Officer and will implement a Collaborative Policing strategy designed to improve the safety, security, and rapid response to volatile incidents and trends involving children.
- The Captain may be assigned to serve as a Commanding Officer of different ACS Police Commands throughout their agency tenure. These Police Commands include the Headquarters Command (Police Administration/Training/Lower Manhattan Operations), Central Command (Children Center/24/7 Police Desk), or the Regional Command (NYC Borough Operations/Community Events).
- Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Maintain constant coordination and partnerships with NYPD, Children’s Center Leadership, ACS Investigative Consultants, and the Bellevue Medical Health Team.
- Track and analyze incident trends and recommend adjustments to the security posture.
- Attend Children’s Center Safety Committee and Regional Community Safety Meetings.
- Administer the Children’s Center Security Program and recommending vulnerability countermeasures.
- Draft investigative reports to improve physical security and screening protocols.
- Conduct field location and equipment inspections to ensure administrative and functional compliance.
- Develop the Police Force, instilling professionalism, ensuring the proper wearing of safety equipment, conduct safety briefings, officer assignment rotations, and devise weekly shift schedules.
- Maintain police force readiness through training, planning, and career development assessments.
- Direct administrative investigations and recommend necessary corrective actions.
- Monitor regional command operations and liaise with agency, facility, and local police commands routinely and during emergencies to ensure safe environments at ACS Offices throughout the 5-Boroughs
- Advise Agency Management on security matters and assist with agency policies and directives
- Maybe required to work rotating tours or shifts, including nights, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:TO APPLY:

- APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY USING ONE OF THE OPTIONS BELOW:

- For current city employees, go to Employee Self Service (ESS), Recruiting Activities, Careers and search for Job ID# 635403.- If you do not have access to a computer, most public libraries have computers available for use.-
Minimum QualificationsA four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a state's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and one year of fulltime satisfactory experience in the field of law enforcement, protection or security.

For Assignment To Assignment Level II:
A. One year of experience as a Supervising Special Officer-Assignment Level I; or
B. In addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements for Assignment Level I above, one year of experience in the field of law enforcement, protection or security in a supervisory capacity.

For Assignment to Assignment Level III:
A. Two years of experience as a Supervising Special Officer; or
B. In addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements for Assignment Level I above, two additional years of full-time experience in the field of law enforcement, protection or security, at least one year of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

Preferred Skills-
- 55a ProgramThis position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.- Public Service Loan Forgiveness-
- Residency RequirementNew York