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Special Patrol Officer (Courts)

Cayuga County HR/Civil Service
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

**Retired member of police or sheriff’s department or division of state police, or a retired former corrections, parole, or probation officer.

Special Requirements to Carry or Possess Firearms: 

Special Patrol Officers may not carry or possess firearms while on duty unless authorized to do so by the Appointing Authority and a license has been issued pursuant to Section 400.00 of Penal Law (Section 2.10.37 of Criminal Procedure Law). Where possession of the license is required, eligibility for and continued possession of the license is required for employment. SPO positions requiring fire arms (County Office Building, Court Security and Special Patrol Officers assigned to schools) must meet the standards outlined in General Order #463 of the County Sheriff’s for fire arms qualification in accordance with the NYS Penal Law Article 35m, the NYS Criminal Procedural Law and the agency’s policy related to the use of force. Failure to meet the recertification standard for the annual firearms proficiency skills test will result in termination of employment.

NOTE: Former members of the New York State Police (appointed by Executive Law 31) and any other peace officers retired from non-competitive positions can be re-employed as Special Patrol Officers only by participating in a civil service examination for the position which is held annually as part of the Safety and Security Series.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: 

Good knowledge of procedures and practices for protecting and safeguarding buildings and property; Good knowledge of the powers of a Peace Officer; Ability to maintain order; Ability to perform first aid; Ability to exercise judgment and common sense in stressful situations; Ability to carry out established security procedures in case of fire, bomb threat or other emergency situations; Ability to observe details, remember facts and information, and evaluate situations; Ability to understand oral and written instructions and apply information, rules, regulations, and procedures to specific situations; Ability to prepare brief written communications; Ability to communicate information orally to the public or related personnel; Ability to use self-defense, restraint techniques, and security equipment; Physical conditioning commensurate with the demands of the position.