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Special Officer, Bureau of Operations

Dept of Health/Mental Hygiene

Long Island City, NY, USA

$40,480 – 58,345 a year

ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE OF SPECIAL OFFICER OR THOSE REACHABLE ON SPECIAL OFFICER EXAMS 3306, 3314, & 4312.The Division of Administration-Bureau of Operations/Health Police …
- Full Time
- Government & Public Sector
- City Of New York
- Government Administration
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Drug-Checking Data Analyst, Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use

Dept of Health/Mental Hygiene

Long Island City, NY, USA

$74,536 a year

The Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use (BADU) works to close gaps and reduce overall morbidity and mortality related to alcohol and substance use among New …
- Full Time
- Government & Public Sector
- City Of New York
- Government Administration
6 days ago
Infection Prevention & Antimicrobial Stewardship Specialist, Bureau of Communicable Diseases

Dept of Health/Mental Hygiene

Long Island City, NY, USA

$109,565 – 126,000 a year

The Bureau of Communicable Disease (BCD), part of the Division of Disease Control, is responsible for the surveillance, prevention, and control of over 70 infectious diseases …
- Full Time
- Government & Public Sector
- City Of New York
- Government Administration
6 days ago
HR Operations Data Analyst, Bureau of Division Management & Systems Coordination

Dept of Health/Mental Hygiene

Long Island City, NY, USA

$87,743 – 100,904 a year

The Division of Disease Control’s mission is to safeguard the health of New Yorkers through identification, surveillance, treatment, control, and prevention of infectious diseases, which is …
- Full Time
- Government & Public Sector
- Administration & Human Resources
- City Of New York
6 days ago
Scientist (Water Ecology), Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering

Dept of Health/Mental Hygiene

Long Island City, NY, USA

$65,858 – 75,737 a year

The Office of Building Water System Oversight (BWSO) within the Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (ESE) is responsible for conducting inspections to ensure compliance with …
- Full Time
- Government & Public Sector
- City Of New York
- Government Administration
6 days ago
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AV Desktop Technician, Bureau of IT Infrastructure and Support Services

Dept of Health/Mental Hygiene

Long Island City, NY, USA

$71,434 a year

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is the nation's leading public health agency protecting and promoting health of all New Yorkers. …
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Special Officer, Bureau of Operations

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Dept of Health/Mental Hygiene
Long Island City, NY, USA
$40,480 – 58,345 a year
Full Time

Job details

Job type: Full Time

Salary: $40,480 – 58,345 a year

Experience: Entry Level

Location: Long Island City, NY, USA

Category: Government & Public Sector

Open until: December 5, 2026

Full job description

ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE OF SPECIAL OFFICER OR THOSE REACHABLE ON SPECIAL OFFICER EXAMS 3306, 3314, & 4312.

The Division of Administration-Bureau of Operations/Health Police Unit oversees, directs, and protects DOHMH employees, clients, visitors, and properties throughout NYC areas on a 24/7 basis. In meeting the growing needs and demands of the agency, this Unit requires adequate resources and staff to perform these services in an effective and efficient manner. Such services include the extension of hours of operations beyond the normal hours of operations at Public Health Laboratories and District Health Centers Neighborhood Health clinics.

Position Summary:
Special Officers under supervision, perform work relating to physical security, safety, loss prevention, and maintenance of order.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
-Respond to emergency incidents.
-Maintain heightened security level at key locations and secure other Health Department facilities throughout the five boroughs.
-Patrol of unstaffed locations.
-Complete complaint and incident reports.
-Conduct interior and exterior patrols of DOHMH facilities.
-Some physical activities performed are working outdoors in all kinds of weather, walking or standing in assigned area during a tour; assist in carrying an injured adult; gripping persons to prevent escape.
-Carrying or wearing heavy equipment and wearing a bullet resistant vest.
-May be required to work various shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays; work rotating tours, change tours or work overtime when ordered, as permitted by the collective bargaining agreement.

Why you should work for us:

– Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
– Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
– Job Security – you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

Commitment to Equity:

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.

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Qualifications

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a state’s department of education or a recognized accrediting organization; and
2. Individuals serving in this title are designated as Peace Officers by the New York State Criminal Procedure Law. Therefore, all candidates must be qualified to serve as Peace Officers. Incumbents must satisfy the training requirements established by the State of New York for Peace Officers and obtain certification. Once obtained, this certification must be maintained for the duration of employment.

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