Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyCriminal Justice Services, Division of

TitleStudent Assistant

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

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

Salary RangeFrom $16 to $19 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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 Student Assistant will be assigned to the Sex Offender Registry within the Office of Criminal Justice Records. Duties will include, but will not be limited to:

• Answer the 800 Sex Offender Registry (SOR) phone line:
o Obtain and document contact information for callers prior to research
o Assist callers by searching the Sex Offender Registry for names & identifying data to confirm if subject is, or is not, on the registry
o Provide details to caller following legal requirements when a match is found; and assist offenders, and the general public with all questions related to the Registry

• Verify and update offender address changes:
o Review address, employer, motor vehicle, internet and higher education changes received from offenders
o Update information on SOR database
o Assign offender jurisdictional agency and send appropriate correspondence to agencies advising of changes made
o Update photographs on SOR database upon receipt of LiveScan, eJusticeNY, or manual photo updates, exhibiting care and attention to detail when making updates

• Review submitted materials from daycare providers, camp directors, nursing homes and other volunteer organizations for completeness;

• Enter names and identifying information into the SOR database to confirm if subject is, or is not, on the registry; document findings and communicate results to inquirer; and

• Retrieve, open and sort mail to ensure all documents are received and processed in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications Must be a current student enrolled in a matriculating degree program and have completed a minimum of one (1) year as a student at a degree-granting two or four-year college or university.

Additional Comments Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. DCJS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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, and Inclusion 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 Samantha McCarthy

Telephone (518) 485-0614

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 # 182252 on your cover letter.

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