Security Specialist administers, coordinates, and evaluates security programs that support the strategy, policies, and standards established for the physical safety of all visitors, employees, or customers to the organization's facilities and the security of property and assets. Compiles data and analyzes results of audits, inspections, daily logs, and incident reports to assess security vulnerabilities, measure program effectiveness, and identify the need for additional resources. Being a Security Specialist coordinates any required security clearance processing or investigative research for employees or job candidates with applicable entities. Assists with the development of training, education programs, and communications on security policies and topics to ensure staff is prepared for potential security issues, crisis response, disaster recovery, evacuation, workplace violence, and other emergency events. Additionally, Security Specialist monitors communications and stays informed about local, state, provincial, or federal security-related information, directives, and events. May coordinate or assist with investigations and critical event responses in coordination with law enforcement and other officials. Understands law enforcement methods, tactics, and procedures. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Security Specialist occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Security Specialist typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES:
Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent service as a Fire & Safety Representative and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Successful completion of a qualifying pre-employment physical examination, background check, and drug testing may be required for permanent appointment. Details regarding these exam requirements can be found under the Fire Protection Specialist title at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/ehs/forms.cfm.
Successful completion of a two-year traineeship leads to appointment as a Fire Protection Specialist 1, SG-18.
GENERAL PUBLIC CANDIDATES:
IIndividuals who have 55b/c eligibility AND meet the below qualifications are encouraged to apply. If applying using your 55b/c status, please provide a copy of your current 55b/c eligibility letter.
Either 1: Three years of full-time, paid experience as a firefighter in a fire department, military fire department, or industrial fire brigade. Experience must have been obtained on or after January 1, 2005.
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2: Six years of experience as a volunteer firefighter or firefighter trainer. Experience must be obtained on or after January 1, 2005.
Non-Qualifying experience: Radio dispatch, administrative or bookkeeping duties.
For additional information regarding 55b/c and/or how to apply please visit the Civil Service webpage https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/.
Successful completion of a two-year traineeship leads to appointment as a Fire Protection Specialist 1, SG-18.
NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
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