Assistant School Safety Agent

City of New York • New York City, NY

20h

About The Position

Recent high school graduates are strongly encouraged to apply When applying, please note that your resume must clearly indicate the date you obtained your high school diploma or its educational equivalent (e.g., GED). The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships. Working alongside a school safety agent, performs routine work in protecting the school building and grounds of a New York City Public School against trespass, loss, and unlawful activity; performs related work.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or its educational equivalent.
• Pass medical and physical requirements.
• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Candidates must meet all medical, physical, psychological, and character requirements that a School Safety Agent must meet.

Responsibilities

• Greets and receives students, employees, and visitors and directs them to the proper personnel and offices.
• Assists in making periodic inspections throughout the building and grounds to examine doors, windows, gates, locks, and equipment.
• Discourages loitering, prevents trespass, and assists with maintaining order, in and around school grounds.
• Answers telephones and doorbells on school premises to ensure safety.
• Calls for medical, police or fire department assistance when needed.
• Performs related clerical functions as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED