Lieutenant

Lieutenant

The New York City Administration for Children's Services (ACS) is seeking an outstanding candidate to serve as a Lieutenant/Supervising Special Officer for the ACS Police Unit within the ACS Division of Administration. The selected candidate will become an integral member of the Bureau's team for one of the country's premier children's services agencies dedicated to strengthening NYC's families and their 1.8 million children. Under general supervision, the Supervising Special Officer will perform work of ordinary difficulty and responsibility relating to physical security, safety, loss prevention and maintenance of order. Supervising Special Officers serve in Command positions, lead by example, and play an important role in investigating incidents, overseeing security staff, security operations, and performing other security-related duties.

Reporting to the Captain, Lieutenants (2) are responsible for the administration, supervision, and coordination of the security operation in a Secure Detention facility. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supervise and administer security operations within the detention centers, including physical security, safety, loss prevention and maintenance of order.
• Review video footage of incidents and monitor in Realtime to access potential problems.
• Advise detention leadership on security matters, threats, vulnerabilities, and various methodologies to mitigate risks to youth in custody, staff, and the facility.
• Direct the search and inspection of visitors, employees, youth, residential halls and other facility spaces, incoming and outgoing vehicles, materials, and supplies for contraband in accordance with agency policy.
• Ensure that regular inspections of patrol staff, equipment, internal and external patrol staff work posts and of other work areas take place.
• Supervise a team of Sergeants and Officers, including validating post coverage plans, delegating duties, managing performance, and providing training as needed.
• Direct the response to emergency situations; investigate, supervise, and assist subordinates in the handling of incidents utilizing de-escalation techniques, physical interventions, and restraint devices according to policy.
• Draft security plans for the detention centers and implement contingency plans when necessary.
• Supervise the maintenance and submission of security records, logs, and reports.
• Implement and maintain accountability and management plans for security equipment and institutional keys, including servicing and replacement.
• Provide input to facility management for evacuation/fire safety procedures and assists in conducting drills.
• Conduct special studies and investigations as required.
• Review video recording - In the absence of the Captain or subordinates, may perform the duties of the Captain or subordinates.
• May operate a motor vehicle to perform duties.

The Administration for Children's Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services, and provides subsidized child care vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement and programs for youth in the community.