Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyCriminal Justice Services, Division of

TitlePublic Safety 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 Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 3 PM

To 11 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

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 Public Safety Program Specialist 2 (Missing Persons), will act as an investigative Supervisor in the Missing Persons Clearinghouse (MPC). Services provided by the MPC include investigative support to federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies; coordination of efforts with parents, left-behind family members, attorneys, courts, law enforcement, state and county government, and private agencies in the search for and recovery of missing and unidentified persons; and delivery of training programs for law enforcement and community outreach programs. Specific duties for this position include but are not limited to:
• Supervise second shift (4pm-12am) investigative specialists.
• Provide staff training.
• Evaluate incoming missing persons cases.
• Review case intake and investigations.
• Review, evaluate and properly disseminate leads on missing and unidentified persons.
• Perform all case related duties as necessary, which include:
o Answer the MPC hotline.
o Gather and evaluate information regarding missing children, college students, and vulnerable adults; determine the urgency of each case and take appropriate action.
o Publicize cases of missing children, college students, and vulnerable adults via the DCJS public website, National Clearinghouse for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) website, NY Alert, and other poster services.
o Assist the program manager of the unit with the coordination of the Missing Child, Missing College Student, and Vulnerable Adult Alert Programs.
o Conduct database searches on cases of missing children, college students, and vulnerable adults; analyze results and take appropriate action.
o Assist federal, state, and local agencies in the investigation of cases involving missing and exploited children, missing college students, and missing vulnerable adults.
• Provide on-call coverage when needed.

Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive: One year of service as Public Safety Program Specialist 1 or seven years of qualifying experience* as a law enforcement officer or law enforcement trainer in a local, state, or federal police agency.
*Investigative support experience supporting missing person investigations can include any level of experience or number of instances of involvement with a missing person report or investigation. An associates degree or 60 credit hours may substitute for two years of general experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of general experience

Promotional: One (1) year of services as a Public Safety Program Specialist 1 (Missing Persons), SG-18.


Preferred Qualifications: Prior law enforcement experience; prior supervisory experience; proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; and strong verbal communication skills.

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 Manuel Mena

Telephone (518) 457-8991

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 #188029 on your cover letter.

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