Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyCriminal Justice Services, Division of

TitleCriminal Justice Program Specialist 1/Trainee

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 80 South Swan Street

Alfred E. Smith Building

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Criminal Justice Program Specialist 1, SG-18, will report to a Criminal Justice Program Specialist 2, SG-23, program manager of the Regulatory and Compliance Unit. The Office of Public Safety has statutory responsibilities for ensuring compliance with multiple facets of recently enacted Professional Policing legislation, including tracking minimum training requirements, certifications and de-certification proceedings. Additionally, the position will ensure agency compliance with Executive Law §845 (Peace/Police Registry). The CJPS 1 will assist the CJPS 2 with performance of compliance monitoring activities, documenting and responding to complaints or reports of non-compliance, and perform outreach efforts to remedy instances of non-compliance. Duties include:
• Provides regulatory compliance analysis and outreach regarding Office of Public Safety program areas to bureau staff, partner and/or constituent agencies. The incumbent will perform analysis and run reports on a regular basis to ensure compliance with reporting requirements of peace officer and police officer de-certifications.
• Reviews registry submissions regarding officer appointments and/or removals to ensure regulatory compliance and conformance with new legislation and existing standards;
• Assists supervisor with the implementation of new rules, regulations and requirements and statewide implementation efforts. Any changes in statute or rules and regulations have a direct impact on program operations, policies and procedures. The incumbent will aid the supervisor in drafting new policies and procedures, updating reference documents to customer agencies and performing outreach efforts to ensure that customer agencies are advised of and assisted with any necessary changes.
• Produces and formats database reports from the Acadis records and learning management system in support of regulatory compliance activities.
• Drafts, compiles and coordinates information pertinent to regulatory compliance activities including but not limited to; logging and tracking all communications, drafting of related memos and compliance activity timelines, compilation and analysis of applicable rules, regulations and training records.
• Drafts memoranda on analysis and best practices pertaining to criminal justice matters. Memoranda may include but not be limited to guidance and/or analysis on police/peace officer decertification occurrences, timelines and other investigatory documents related to instances of reported non-compliance with applicable program rules and regulations.
• Responds to FOIL requests by drafting memoranda, compiling data and communicating and coordinating with the Office of Legal Services.

Minimum Qualifications NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Criminal Justice Program Specialist Trainee 1, NS: Four years of experience in developing and implementing criminal justice and public safety initiatives and programs. An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience.

Advanced placement to Criminal Justice Program Specialist Trainee 2, NS, or Criminal Justice Program Specialist 1, SG-18, may be possible depending on education and experience and subject to agency approval.

NY HELPS: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.


COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Criminal Justice Program Specialist 1, SG-18: Permanent service in this title or one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c service in a title SG-16 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law.

Criminal Justice Program Specialist Trainee 1, NS: Reachable on the current eligible list; OR Permanent service in this title or one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-11 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law.

Candidates eligible for 55b/c appointment with four years of experience in developing and implementing criminal justice and public safety initiatives and programs are encouraged to apply. An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience.

Additional Comments This position may require up to 10% travel to locations not serviced by public transportation.

This position may be filled as a two-year traineeship leading to Criminal Justice Program Specialist 1, SG-18. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

DCJS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Please be advised that the Division of Criminal Justice Services does not currently offer sponsorship for employment visas.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Unit at DEIA@dcjs.ny.gov or (518) 485-1704.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Pauline Hooten

Telephone 518-457-4615

Fax 518-457-4000

Email Address DCJSJobs@dcjs.ny.gov

Address

Street 80 South Swan Street

Alfred E. Smith Building

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12210

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease send a cover letter and resume to the email/address above. Please reference posting # 202074 on your cover letter.

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