Special patrol officer Job at Herkimer County Sheriff, Herkimer, NY

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  • Herkimer County Sheriff
  • Herkimer, NY

Job Description

NY1547101

Special Patrol Officer. Part time and full time opportunities available for the Herkimer County Sheriff's Office.

Starting wage is $21.21 and it will go up to $21.85 on January 1, 2026

Distinguishing Features of the Class: The work involves responsibility for maintaining order and providing security in public buildings, schools and courtrooms. Persons employed in this class shall have all the powers of a peace officer, as set forth in section 2.20 of Criminal Procedure Law, when performing the duties of protecting property or persons on such premises. The work is performed under general supervision of the Police Chief or Sheriff.

Typical Work Activities: -Provides security by standing in and patrolling public buildings. -Protects and guards the public, judges, students and employees in the designated publicly-owned property. -Physically restrains unruly individuals. -Escorts judges, juries and witnesses to and from the courtroom. -Provides general information to visitors on premises. -Checks to insure that all necessary documentations and identification are in order. -Safeguards public property -Provides assistance in emergency situations. -Maintains and updates records as required. -Prepares incident reports. -Distributes and posts appropriate documents and materials. Minimum Qualifications: Retired member of a police or sheriff's department or division of state police, or retired former corrections, parole or probation officer. Full Performance Knowledges, Skills, Abilities and 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 firs 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 understand oral and written instruction and apply information, rules, regulations and procedures to specific situations. Ability to prepare brief written communications. Ability to communicate orally to the public or related personnel. Ability to use self-defense, restraint techniques and security equipment. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. NOTE: In accordance with Section 209-v of General Municipal Law, a retiree who had permanent competitive class status in one of the above listed occupations may be reinstated to a Special Patrol Officer position without further examination. 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.

Apply online at or contact Undersheriff Scott Leskovar at sleskovar@herkimercounty.org

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Part time, Work at office, Trial period,

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