New York City / Department of Homeless Services / Special Officer

Job-title file

Special Officer

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

410 employees hold this title in Department of Homeless Services. Median total compensation for the role is $52,424, below the department median of $78,215.

Employees: 410
Total payroll: $20.3M
Role median: $52,424
Agency median: $78,215
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

-$3$110,305+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 410 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Special Officer pay vs. the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area

Across all employers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area, the median wage for Security Guards — about 142,760 people — is $43,980. Department of Homeless Services pays a median base salary of $48,637 for this role, 11% above that figure — about the 65th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Homeless Services sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$35,360

$36,940

$43,980

$51,530

$60,720

Department of Homeless Services median · $48,637

The bar is the range of annual wages for Security Guards across every employer in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Homeless Services’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Security Guards — about 1,283,470 people — is $38,020. Department of Homeless Services’s median base salary is 28% above that national figure, about the 78th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$30,210

$35,210

$38,020

$46,200

$58,840

Department of Homeless Services median · $48,637

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 263 of 410 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Homeless Services is $52,424, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across New York City

Special Officer is held in 11 New York City departments. In Department of Homeless Services, the median of $52,424 ranks #6 of 11.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Civilian Complaint Review Bd

$92,476 · 1

District Attorney-Manhattan

$68,287 · 5

District Attorney Kings County

$60,732 · 2

Administrative Trials and Hearings

$54,840 · 11

Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

$54,675 · 30

NYC Housing Authority

$50,132 · 1

Administrative for Children's Services

$47,952 · 145

Department of Education Administrative

$44,726 · 35

Department of Citywide Administrative Services

$43,885 · 56

Hra/Dept of Social Services

$40,696 · 64

Median total compensation for the Special Officer role in other New York Citydepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Roger David

Special Officer/Department of Homeless Services

2025 total comp

$38,505

Base pay: $35,068
Overtime: $1,001
Other pay: $2,435
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,505
Hire date: 2016-08-29
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,508
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 24.5
Payroll Number: 71
Regular Hours: 1,461.72

Roger David works as a Special Officer for Department of Homeless Services based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. Roger earned $38,505 in 2025.

Anslem Serrette

Special Officer/Department of Homeless Services

2025 total comp

$38,479

Base pay: $30,701
Overtime: $3,503
Other pay: $4,275
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,479
Hire date: 2024-08-26
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $39,206
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 122.25
Payroll Number: 71
Regular Hours: 1,680

Anslem Serrette is a Special Officer at Department of Homeless Services based in Manhattan. They have served since 2024 (about a year). 2025 total compensation came to $38,479.

Dyani Wilson

Special Officer/Department of Homeless Services

2025 total comp

$37,853

Base pay: $29,543
Overtime: $4,560
Other pay: $3,751
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,853
Hire date: 2024-07-29
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $39,206
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 157
Payroll Number: 71
Regular Hours: 1,840

Dyani Wilson works as a Special Officer for Department of Homeless Services based in Manhattan. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. Dyani earned $37,853 in 2025.

Amber Greenidge-Pierr

Special Officer/Department of Homeless Services

2025 total comp

$37,180

Base pay: $28,467
Overtime: $4,622
Other pay: $4,092
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,180
Hire date: 2024-07-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $38,064
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 170.75
Payroll Number: 71
Regular Hours: 1,584.72

At Department of Homeless Services, Amber Greenidge-Pierr serves as a Special Officer based in Manhattan. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,180.

Nyjhia Rivers Jones

Special Officer/Department of Homeless Services

2025 total comp

$36,871

Base pay: $30,788
Overtime: $2,464
Other pay: $3,620
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,871
Hire date: 2024-07-29
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $39,206
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 89.5
Payroll Number: 71
Regular Hours: 1,840

Nyjhia Rivers Jones is a Special Officer at Department of Homeless Services based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. 2025 total compensation came to $36,871.

Naomi Bailey

Special Officer/Department of Homeless Services

2025 total comp

$36,329

Base pay: $29,542
Overtime: $2,981
Other pay: $3,806
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,329
Hire date: 2024-06-17
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $38,064
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 116.25
Payroll Number: 71
Regular Hours: 1,696

Naomi Bailey is a Special Officer at Department of Homeless Services based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. 2025 total compensation came to $36,329.

Djeff Hyacinthe

Special Officer/Department of Homeless Services

2025 total comp

$35,976

Base pay: $26,030
Overtime: $7,380
Other pay: $2,567
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,976
Hire date: 2018-08-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,508
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 176.5
Payroll Number: 71
Regular Hours: 991.42

Djeff Hyacinthe holds the role of Special Officer at Department of Homeless Services based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,976.

Jakiyah Tillery Graham

Special Officer/Department of Homeless Services

2025 total comp

$35,793

Base pay: $24,651
Overtime: $7,171
Other pay: $3,971
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,793
Hire date: 2023-11-20
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $39,322
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 255.25
Payroll Number: 71
Regular Hours: 1,353.87

At Department of Homeless Services, Jakiyah Tillery Graham serves as a Special Officer based in Manhattan. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,793.

Michael Finnell

Special Officer/Department of Homeless Services

2025 total comp

$35,323

Base pay: $28,575
Overtime: $2,617
Other pay: $4,131
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,323
Hire date: 2024-09-16
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $39,206
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 88.25
Payroll Number: 71
Regular Hours: 1,560

Michael Finnell works as a Special Officer for Department of Homeless Services based in Manhattan. They have served since 2024 (about a year). Michael earned $35,323 in 2025.

Jasmine Laster

Special Officer/Department of Homeless Services

2025 total comp

$35,225

Base pay: $29,030
Overtime: $2,392
Other pay: $3,803
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,225
Hire date: 2024-06-17
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $38,064
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 97.75
Payroll Number: 71
Regular Hours: 1,648

Jasmine Laster is a Special Officer at Department of Homeless Services based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. 2025 total compensation came to $35,225.

Tashawna Johnson

Special Officer/Department of Homeless Services

2025 total comp

$35,009

Base pay: $27,395
Overtime: $4,489
Other pay: $3,125
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,009
Hire date: 2024-09-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $39,206
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 160.25
Payroll Number: 71
Regular Hours: 1,520

Tashawna Johnson holds the role of Special Officer at Department of Homeless Services based in Manhattan. They have served since 2024 (about a year). In 2025, their total compensation was $35,009.

Jarmel Gilchrist

Special Officer/Department of Homeless Services

2025 total comp

$34,908

Base pay: $22,664
Overtime: $6,917
Other pay: $5,327
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,908
Hire date: 2015-07-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,508
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 199.5
Payroll Number: 71
Regular Hours: 1,516.95

Jarmel Gilchrist holds the role of Special Officer at Department of Homeless Services based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $34,908.

Kris Rivera

Special Officer/Department of Homeless Services

2025 total comp

$34,705

Base pay: $26,250
Overtime: $8,095
Other pay: $360
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,705
Hire date: 2017-05-22
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,508
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 202.5
Payroll Number: 71
Regular Hours: 999.43

At Department of Homeless Services, Kris Rivera serves as a Special Officer based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,705.

Tayah Green

Special Officer/Department of Homeless Services

2025 total comp

$34,647

Base pay: $21,631
Overtime: $8,290
Other pay: $4,726
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,647
Hire date: 2023-06-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $39,322
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 288
Payroll Number: 71
Regular Hours: 1,176

Tayah Green works as a Special Officer for Department of Homeless Services based in Manhattan. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Tayah earned $34,647 in 2025.

Shon Lilly

Special Officer/Department of Homeless Services

2025 total comp

$34,292

Base pay: $27,743
Overtime: $3,242
Other pay: $3,307
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,292
Hire date: 2015-05-25
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,508
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 84
Payroll Number: 71
Regular Hours: 1,885.72

At Department of Homeless Services, Shon Lilly serves as a Special Officer based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $34,292.

Wilma Barton

Special Officer/Department of Homeless Services

2025 total comp

$34,178

Base pay: $25,842
Overtime: $5,342
Other pay: $2,995
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,178
Hire date: 2024-07-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Bronx
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $39,206
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 201
Payroll Number: 71
Regular Hours: 1,560

Wilma Barton works as a Special Officer for Department of Homeless Services based in Bronx. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. Wilma earned $34,178 in 2025.

Justin Tobias

Special Officer/Department of Homeless Services

2025 total comp

$33,645

Base pay: $27,821
Overtime: $1,582
Other pay: $4,242
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,645
Hire date: 2024-09-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $39,206
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 54.73
Payroll Number: 71
Regular Hours: 1,520

Justin Tobias is a Special Officer at Department of Homeless Services based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. 2025 total compensation came to $33,645.

Quinnae Johnson

Special Officer/Department of Homeless Services

2025 total comp

$33,402

Base pay: $27,702
Overtime: $2,281
Other pay: $3,418
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,402
Hire date: 2024-09-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $39,206
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 81
Payroll Number: 71
Regular Hours: 1,520

At Department of Homeless Services, Quinnae Johnson serves as a Special Officer based in Manhattan. They have served since 2024 (about a year). Their 2025 pay totaled $33,402.