The New York City Department of Homeless Services Police is charged with protecting designated city
managed shelters. Special Officers play a vital role in protecting the city’s most vulnerable, while being
part of a tradition that started more than 25 years ago. Special Officers perform difficult and responsible
tasks directly related to physical security, safety, loss prevention and maintenance of order.

The Department of Homeless Services is recruiting twenty-four (24) Special Officers to function as Peace
Officers, who will:

- Give routine information to visitors and clients and direct them to the proper individuals and offices.

- Discourage and eject loiterers and disorderly persons and when appropriate, arrest and issue
summonses to violators on premises.

- Transport, escort and/or arrange transportation of persons in custody to police precincts and have arrests
recorded on police blotter.

- Prepare and transmit all necessary documents relating to arrests and testify in court.

- Report security instances and unusual occurrences by telephone or radio and make subsequent written
reports.

- Aid the sick, injured, mentally and physically disabled, and call for ambulances and/or medical attention
when necessary, and complete and forward forms.

- Maintain records of persons entering or leaving building and make written entries into location logbook.

- Operate motor vehicle and control vehicular traffic on grounds and/or premises.

- Monitor and report unusual events from security systems as required.

- Distribute and maintain accountability for designated equipment or property.

- Monitor and control access by the means of electronic security measures, such as closed-circuit
television.

- Attend, complete, and maintain training requirements as per State and Agency mandates.

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a state's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization; and
2. Individuals serving in this title are designated as Peace Officers by the New York State Criminal Procedure Law. Therefore, all candidates must be qualified to serve as Peace Officers. Incumbents must satisfy the training requirements established by the State of New York for Peace Officers and obtain certification. Once obtained, this certification must be maintained for the duration of employment.

This 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.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.