Security Services Assistant 1 – Security Services Assistant 1 – Rochester EOC NY HELPS

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have permanent appointment in a Security Services Assistant 1 NY State classified position (or be eligible for transfer) or be reachable for appointment on the current NY State Civil Service eligible list for Security Services Assistant 1, Full Time – Rochester location.NY HELPS: Registration as a Security Guard by the NYS Department of State. Candidates must meet established physical and medical requirements for appointment to the position.Appointees must complete and pass a physical exam prior to starting position. Physical exam will be held in Cohoes, NY. Appointees will be required to provide their own transportation to physical. Appointees to this position may be required to undergo periodic medical examinations to reassess their ability to perform the essential duties of the position.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 maybe filled via a noncompetitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments.In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), 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 a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Security Services Assistant 1's, patrol the Rochester EOC facility and parking lots to detect security incidents, vandalism, equipment failures, building maintenance problems, and other situations, which threaten State property.Essential Functions: Reports incidents or conditions threatening State property to appropriate law enforcement or maintenance personnel to ensure that the appropriate follow-up action is taken.Maintain a roster of persons entering or leaving the buildings during prescribed hours.Exercises decision making as to the seriousness of problems encountered and the need for immediate action.Acts as coordinator of fire drills. Directs people along designated evacuation routes to safe places during emergencies and drills to ensure that people evacuate in a timely manner. Operates fire extinguishers to extinguish fires in the event of an emergency.Opens and closes the facility: turns lights on or off, starts and shuts off motors and heaters; ensures that facility is ready for use or close.Provides escort or assistance to physically handicapped persons or others to ease their access to or exit from the building.Prepares written reports of shift activities, including actions taken to report or resolve incidents or problems.Answers questions and gives directions to visitors to State facilities to assist them in finding appropriate offices and services.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments How to apply: Respond to the canvass letter (if applicable). Submit your application, cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (one being a current supervisor) by September 14, 2024.https://careers.pageuppeople.com/788/cw/en-us/job/496950/security-services-assistant-1-rochester-eoc

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