Job Description

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $140,000 - $155,510

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.

The Division of Administration provides a wide range of support services throughout ACS to ensure all Divisions receive adequate and efficient support services to carry out their respective missions. The Division of Administration (Admin) employs approximately 463 public employees. Admin manages a Personnel Services (PS) Budget of approximately $29M and an Other Than Personnel Services (OTPS) Budget (OTPS) of $140M. It provides services including building maintenance, real estate, design, construction management, facilities and custodial services, occupational safety and health, operational support, security, transportation, and print production.

The ACS Police and Security Unit has a headcount of 212 uniformed Special Officers who are responsible for overseeing and coordinating safety and security for all ACS locations and properties, ACS staff, children and youth in care, and visiting public/clients and families. The Unit enforces Agency policies and procedures, and the New York City (NYC) Penal Law. The ACS Police and Security Unit provides information, guidance and training on safety and security (i.e., Security Guard assistance, emergency response, medical distress/health crisis, bomb threats, thefts, crime prevention and threats to oneself or others) to all ACS staff.

We are seeking an an outstanding candidate to serve as the Director of Security for the Office of the ACS Police and Security Operations Unit. The Director of Security will report directly to the Assistant Commissioner of the Operations Bureau for the ACS Division of Administration. The selected candidate will become an integral member of the leadership team for one of the country’s premier children’s services agencies dedicated to strengthening NYC’s families and their 1.8 million children.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Direct and administer all agency security operations and advise agency leadership on security matters, threats, vulnerabilities, and various methodologies to mitigate risks to staff and facilities

• Manage a multi-million-dollar operating budget to support systems security, safety equipment, contract guards, and both annual and specialized training requirements for the ACS Police Force.

• Serve as the contract administrator for all unit equipment and maintenance contracts.

• Maintain lifecycle management of security systems, equipment, and technologies.

• Direct, lead investigations of accidents, thefts, property loss and unlawful activities.

• Draft security plans, designs, and modifications for ACS facilities and implement contingency plans to support special events, threat conditions, and emergencies.

• Conduct on-site inspections of staff and security surveys/assessments of facilities.

• Possess working knowledge of electronic monitoring, CCTV, and access control systems, and fire alarm suppression systems.

• Along with NYC Police Department, develop and implement procedures related to processing arrests, warrants, and other related matters.

• Maintain liaison with the Inspector General’s Office and the agency’s Employment Law Unit, as well as NYC Police Department.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.

TO APPLY:

• Please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID # 702664.

• NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED.

• NOTE: ONLY CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.

DIRECTOR OF SECURITY (HRA/DSS - 70822

Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four years of full-time, satisfactory experience in the creation, maintenance and enhancement of a comprehensive physical security program of a large governmental agency; at least eighteen months must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or in supervising security personnel; or

2. A high school diploma or its equivalent and six years of full-time, satisfactory experience in the creation, maintenance and enhancement of a comprehensive physical security program as described in "1" above; at least eighteen months must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or in supervising security personnel as described in "1" above; or

3. Education and/or experience equivalent "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have the eighteen months experience in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or in supervising security personnel as described in question "1" above.

Additional Information

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.