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AgencyCorrections and Community Supervision, Department of

TitleDeputy Chief Investigator for the OSI Internal Affairs Division

Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services

Salary Grade663

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $105500 to $133319 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 25%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County To Be Determined

Street Address NYS DOCCS

Multiple Locations - see description

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12226

Minimum Qualifications The qualifications include at least eight years’ investigative experience with at least three years’ experience as a supervisor. Experience investigating excessive force allegations and deaths of individuals are preferred. Strong leadership and the ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities are necessary. This position will require a high degree of organizational and writing skills, as well as must be available to respond immediately to incidents and possibly remain in the area as needed.
OSI investigative staff must possess, at a minimum, knowledge of the applicable laws, the highest levels of behavior including personal integrity and ethics; fairness; character; judgment; attitude; and respect for and ability to work with others inside and outside OSI. OSI investigative staff must have state-of-the-art technical skills for thorough and objective investigations and to fulfill OSI’s mission. Appropriate licensure and certifications (including being or becoming a peace officer qualified to carry a firearm) are also required. The ability to travel is also necessary. OSI is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion by ensuring equal justice and opportunity without discrimination against any person based on their protected class. All applicants must pass an OSI background check.

Duties Description The Office of Special Investigations (OSI) is seeking qualified candidates to be considered for to serve as the Deputy Chief Investigator (DCI) for OSI’s Internal Affairs Division. The Internal Affairs Division (IAD) investigates a wide range of allegations of violations of the Department’s policies and criminal laws, including staff misconduct, incarcerated individual/releasee misconduct, unattended deaths in facilities, escape plots, and other alleged misconduct having a nexus to DOCCS not covered by another OSI division. IAD also is frequently involved with leading special operations such a monitoring of DOCCS implementation of critical programs.

The DCI position is the fourth-level leadership and supervisory level role (under the Deputy Commissioner/Chief, Assistant Commissioner/Assistant Chief, and Director of Operations). The DCI oversees the Assistant Deputy Chief Investigators (ADCI) in IAD, who in turn supervise senior investigators and investigators handling IAD cases in OSI offices located throughout New York State. The ability to travel statewide is therefore essential. The DCI, along with other OSI executives, establishes the vision and goals for IAD. The DCI periodically conducts major case investigations, coordinates inspections, and serves as a liaison with outside law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and other DOCCS’ offices. Additionally, the DCI for IAD must also supervise the OSI staff assigned the NYS DOCCS – FBI Civil Rights Task Force. It is the responsibility of the DCI to ensure that the investigations conducted by the IAD are thorough, timely, and fair, as well as compliant with relevant laws.

Location: Albany, Long Island City, Wallkill, Fishkill, Groveland, Clinton, Utica, Rochester, or Buffalo. Office assignments are based upon the needs of OSI and the Department. Travel is required, especially to Albany.

Additional Comments Work days and hours will be discussed at time of interview.

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

Name Darren Miller

Telephone 518-457-2653

Fax 518-453-8470

Email Address Darren.Miller@doccs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Dept. of Corrections and Community Supervision

The Harriman State Campus - 1220 Washington Avenue, Building 4

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

Notes on ApplyingInterested individuals should apply to OSI by submitting a resume and cover letter by either email
( specialinvestigations@doccs.ny.gov ) or US Mail, addressed to:

New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision
Office of Special Investigations (Attn: Recruitment & Hiring)
1220 Washington Ave., Building 4
Albany, NY 12226-2050