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New York State Police · 2 days ago

SP Security Specialist 1

East Greenbush, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$45K/yr - $55K/yr

The New York State Police is seeking a SP Security Specialist 1 to serve as the first line of security for the New York State Intelligence Center. The role involves monitoring deliveries, inspecting equipment, and ensuring safety protocols are followed to protect state government buildings.

GovernmentLaw EnforcementNon ProfitPublic Safety

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Ensure the timely submittal of all required activity reports

Review reports and ascertain that reports are accurate and prepared in an acceptable manner, according to Division procedure

Regularly inspect Security Services and other departmental equipment

Initiate necessary actions to maintain the cleanliness and safe operation of equipment

Report missing or damaged equipment to a supervisor

Operate various types of screening equipment as needed

Coordinate with NYSIC personnel to check delivery documents and loads

Conduct secondary checks of individuals entering the building, reporting suspicious activity to a supervisor

Responsible for identifying dangerous objects in parcels, on personnel, and equipment entering the building and reporting issues to a supervisor

Develop aptitude for utilizing screening techniques that distinguish between types of materials and be able to distinguish between illegal and prohibited items and seize illegal items

Participate in training and use discretion to make decisions regarding materials or questionable packages being brought into the building

Make determinations regarding the need to delay or detain packages or persons for K-9 searches or for further processing

Conduct daily inspections and testing of equipment and discern level of operability as needed

Participate in training in weapon concealment techniques and apply confidential knowledge to daily screening duties

Maintain awareness of notices and bulletins regarding fraudulent identification and be able to apply learned techniques to identify fraudulent identification

Maintain awareness regarding scheduling of large groups, visitors, and deliveries on the property

Conduct interior and exterior visual checks of building and surrounding property reporting suspicious activity and safety concerns to supervisor

Be knowledgeable of laws associated with possible illegal activities on State property (i.e. activities related to activist groups – disorderly conduct, obstructing governmental administration, trespass); assess the need for additional staff or presence of sworn officers

Take appropriate action to physically restrain persons creating an immediate risk to persons or property

Qualification

Security LicenseScreening TechniquesReport WritingEquipment InspectionFraudulent ID DetectionPhysical RestraintNew York State Driver’s LicenseCommunication SkillsDecision Making