DIRECTOR OF CUSTODIAL AND SECURITY SERVICES 7538

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class exercises considerable independent judgment and initiative in the administration, supervision and direction of the overall operations of the custodial and security staff in County owned or rented facilities. Responsibility is included for administering service contracts with outside vendors and for supervising through subordinates the custodial and security staff. Work is performed under the general direction of an administrative supervisor, and is reviewed through conferences, consultations and the submission of required reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Directs and supervises all custodial and security services for all County owned or rented

facilities;

Recommends security procedures to be followed by the public and employees in the use of County facilities;

Institutes and supervises training programs for custodial personnel;

Administers a comprehensive building cleaning program in all County owned and operated buildings;

Assists in the preparation of service contracts; administers contracts with outside vendors for a variety of cleaning and security services;

Prepares a variety of reports including budget data for the custodial and security units.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the materials and methods used in large scale building cleaning; thorough knowledge of current effective security measures; good knowledge of effective supervisory methods and techniques; ability to coordinate the allocation of employees, equipment and materials; ability to take proper corrective action in instances of security flaws; ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports; ability to train and supervise personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Eight (8) years of administrative experience, five (5) years of which must have been in a responsible supervisory capacity in the area of building custodial activities.

NOTE: Education beyond high school from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by New York State will be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four (4) years, provided, however, that the candidate possess at least three (3) years of the supervisory experience in custodial activities.

PROMOTIONAL

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as an Assistant Director of Custodial and Security Services.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1) Upon appointment, candidates must apply for registration as a security guard with the New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services, and maintain said license throughout employment in this title.

2) At the time of appointment and during employment in this title, employees are required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

R5/10/11

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

Review 7/23/2015