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AgencyCriminal Justice Services, Division of

TitleCriminal Justice Program Specialist 2

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 15%

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

County Albany

Street Address 80 South Swan Street

Alfred E. Smith Building

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Duties Description The Criminal Justice Program Specialist 2 (CJPS2), SG-23, will be responsible for supervisory oversight of the Asset Reporting Program, Administrative Studies Program, SWAT Team Certification Program, Law Enforcement Canine Team Certification Program, Police Officers Memorial Program, Governors Police Officer of the Year Award and the Fallen Officer Memorial Flags Program within the Office of Public Safety. Specific duties shall include but not be limited to:
• As program manager, the CJPS2 is responsible for staff development and regularly engaging staff through a variety of communication methods to ensure that staff have a clear understanding of the unit’s organization, responsibilities, reporting structure and relationship to other agency areas;
• Responsible for administering the Asset Forfeiture Reporting Program pursuant to Civil Practice Laws and Rules (CPLR) Article 13-A and Penal Law Article 480 and ensuring that program activities are conducted per program rules and regulations.
• Oversight of the SWAT Team Certification program, ensuring that all application and supporting documents are vetted against established standards. Provide guidance and support to program staff in provision of technical assistance to applicant agencies;
• Oversight of the Canine Team Certification program, ensuring that all application and supporting documents are vetted against established standards. Provide guidance and support to program staff in provision of technical assistance to applicant agencies;
• Lead project to update and modernize Canine Training Certification program;
• Act as agency coordinator for the State of New York Police Officers Memorial. Responsible for leading program staff in administrative tasks related to agency submissions, facilitation of advisory committee meetings and coordination of annual memorial ceremony in partnership with the Office of General Services;
• Coordinate the Governor’s Police Officer of the Year Award and Memorial Flags for Fallen Officers programs;
• Oversight and coordination of Police Administrative Studies Program;
• Represent the Division on multiple advisory boards and committees related to program activities;
• Lead project to develop reporting portal for special programs including Asset Forfeiture Reporting by Counties.

Minimum Qualifications Permanent service in this title or one year of permanent-competitive or 55B/C service in a title SG-21 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law.

Additional Comments Up to 15% travel may be required. Some positions may require travel to locations not serviced by public transportation.

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.

Name Dan Fitzgerald

Telephone 518-485-7740

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 # 195496 on your cover letter.

DCJS was named to the Times Union’s list of 2017 through 2025 Top Workplaces as voted on by our employees.