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NYS Department of Civil Service

Security Services Assistant 1 (NY HELPS)

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A Residential Assistant or Advisor works in a residential mental health, long-term care, or substance abuse treatment facility and provides support for patients, including resolving conflicts, helping them adjust to their environment, and alleviating concerns. Performs inspections and assists with move-ins and facility programming.

$45,523 / year median in New York

+8% projected growth

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Basics Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply NY HELP Yes Agency University at Albany Title Security Services Assistant 1 (NY HELPS) Occupational Category Enforcement or Protective Services Salary Grade 06 Bargaining Unit SSU
  • Security Services Unit (NYSCOPBA) Salary Range From $40169 to $49919 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Contingent Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Variable "Other" Explanation Shift will be determined by seniority bid.
Training expected to be on days shifts. Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 12 AM To 12 AM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Albany Street Address University at Albany (University Police Department) 1400 Washington Avenue City Albany State NY Zip Code 12222 Duties Description
  • Security Services Assistant 1 (SSA-1's) function primarily in a building guard/watchman capacity. The primary function of the SSA-1 is to observe and report.
  • Reports any suspicious, irregular or dangerous situations to the New York State University Police at Albany.
  • Patrols public areas of the Residence Halls and exterior areas. SSA-1's may assist Residence Assistant staff (RA) on rounds securing the quad at night. Also required to perform additional rounds per shift.
  • Follows instructions regarding signing in and out of guests, as well as checking and verifying student identification.
  • Responsible for equipment that may be issued such as: 1. Log book 2. Keys 3. Radio 4. SUNY Card
  • SSA-1's assigned to the academic buildings will be familiar with their opening and closing hours as well as activities within the assigned buildings.
  • Assists in the evacuation of the building in the event of fire or fire drills.
  • Provides information to visitors.
  • Enforces campus parking regulations as required.
  • Assists University Police Officers as required.
Minimum Qualifications 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 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 (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.
NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
(NY HELPS): Registration as a Security Guard by the NYS DOS. Valid NYS Driver's License required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.
COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
(NON-NY HELPS): Candidates must have a reachable score on the University at Albany Security Services Assistant 1 Exam List OR Be a current NYS employee and have a current permanent appointment with 1 year of service as a Security Services Assistant 1, or in a title eligible to transfer to Security Services Assistant 1 OR Be a former NYS employee eligible for reinstatement to the title of Security Services Assistant 1 Valid NYS Driver's License required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. May be filled from a mandatory reemployment list if one is in effect at the time of appointment. Any applications received that do not meet the above requirements as described will be deemed unqualified. Candidates seeking consideration based on exam list eligibility must also respond to the active University at Albany canvass for this specific title. Additional Comments Must
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JOBID=204781 Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Office of Human Resources Telephone 518-437-4700 Fax 518-437-4731 Email Address ClassifiedJobs@albany.edu(you must apply with link below) Address Street 1400 Washington Avenue 1400 Washington Avenue, UAB 300 City Albany State NY Zip Code 12222 Notes on Applying Must
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