SECURITY DIRECTOR 7095
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The work involves responsibility for planning and
directing the security activities of a jurisdiction or a municipal department.
The employee in this class establishes procedures to be followed in the
carrying out of security systems in a department or jurisdiction. The incumbent
is responsible for insuring that the security systems for owned and rented
buildings and property are functioning at an optimum level. Supervision is
exercised over a staff of subordinate security employees. The work is performed
under the general supervision of an administrative supervisor and is reviewed
through conferences and the submission of required reports. Does related work
as required.
Oversees the hiring and training of security personnel;
Coordinates the operations, procedures, and
policies of the security division:
Makes recommendations for security
procedures to be followed by the public and employees in the use of facilities;
Recommends the purchase of necessary
supplies and equipment;
Supervises, coordinates and reviews the
work of security personnel, relative to the activities of the security
division;
May be responsible for maintaining office
records and preparing budgets for the security division;
May supervise Emergency Medical Technicians
and Radio Operators assigned to the security division.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of current, effective security
measures; good knowledge of effective supervisory methods and techniques; good
knowledge of basic first aid methods; ability to develop effective security
procedures; ability to hire, train and supervise personnel in a manner
conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public;
ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
tact; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Either:
(a)
Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or
registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree and four (4) years of
experience in security work at a managerial or supervisory level; or,
(b)
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma
and eight (8) years of experience in security work at a managerial or
supervisory level; or,
(c) An
equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of
(a) and (b).
NOTE: Experience as a police officer (as defined in Sec. 1.20
of the New York State Criminal Procedure Law) will be substituted for the above
cited experience on a year-for-year basis.
PROMOTIONAL
Two years of permanent competitive status as an Assistant
Security Director.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
At the time of appointment and during employment in this
title, employees must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New
York State.
R05/01/92
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive
Review 07/23/15