School Safety Officer Jobs – NYC Has a Shortage – Union Job
If you are interested in being a safety agent in New York City Public Schools. What is that? It’s the security officers in schools (men and women who wear uniforms, check ids and make sure the school grounds are secure. http://nypdschoolsafetyjobs.com and here
School Safety Recruitment: (718) 730-8614 or (718) 730-8615
Employment Requirements:
Candidates:
- Be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment.
- Have a High School Diploma or GED.
- United States Citizen.
- Reside in one of the five boroughs of New York City.
- Pass a drug screening.
- Pass a character and background investigation.
- Meet certain medical and psychological requirements.
- Candidates must be eligible to obtain NYC Special Patrolman status upon appointment and become certified as a NYC Special Patrolman within three (3) months of appointment. Special Patrolman certification must be maintained for the duration of employment in this title.
- Candidates must pay a $75.00 fee for fingerprinting as part of the investigation process.
- The paid training consists of assignment to the Police Academy Recruit Training School for a period of seventeen (17) weeks
Starting Salary: $31,259
After one year: $32,112 After two years: $35,323
Uniform allowance of $668 annually
Longevity increase of $536
Supervisor of School Security earns $27.80 per hour and $57,813 per year
Differential increase for special assignments.
Longevity increase of $500 annually after 15 years of service.
A choice of paid medical and dental plans
Paid vacation and sick leave
Paid night shift differential
Retirement after twenty-five (25) years of service
Overtime opportunities
Promotional opportunities
Retirement Benefits:
There are several types of pension plans including a plan which may allow for retirement after 25 years of service as a School Safety Agent at 1/2 pay.
457- This plan is also known as Deferred Compensation. The percentage deducted from the member’s wages is determined by the member and may range anywhere from one (1) % to twenty-five (25) %. Loan option is available with this pension plan. Early withdrawal penalties do apply.
401K – Similar in structure to the “457” plan. A loan option is available with this pension plan
Veteran Benefits:
The Department of Veterans Affairs has qualified the New York State Department of Labor’s Apprenticeship program as eligible for educational benefits as described under the GI Bill. This benefit is relative to the School Safety Agent who was employed after September 2001 and met the following criteria that may qualify member for a monthly monetary benefit administered directly by the Department of Veteran’s Affairs:
The New York City Police Department School Safety Division is a registered participant of the Apprenticeship Training Program with the New York State Department of Labor. In order to qualify for apprenticeship a School Safety Agent must complete the training academy as well as on the job training. If both these qualifications are met, then upon completion of two years of service, the agent will receive a Certificate of Apprenticeship from the New York Department of Labor. For further information you may contact the School Safety Division at (718) 730-8888.
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marlene
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