Position Information

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AgencyJustice Center For The Protection Of People With Special Needs

TitleAssistant Chief of Investigations

Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $127507 to $160911 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 50%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County To Be Determined

Street Address TBD

City TBD

StateNY

Zip Code00000

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Assistant Chief of Investigations will perform the following duties:
•Provide daily leadership, coordination and evaluation of the investigate units in assigned region; assist Supervising Investigators on complex cases or those of a particularly sensitive nature.
•Manage multiple investigations of a wide variety of civil complaints, and felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, including such areas as: NYS Penal Law violations, allegations of abuse and/or neglect, financial and death investigations.
•Review reports of investigations conducted by to ensure they are complete and carried out in an appropriate manner.
•Monitor investigative caseloads to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of field units.
•Provide training and leadership to employees in the processes and techniques required in the performance of their duties.
•Coordinate the review of investigations and dispositions with prosecutors.
•Serve as a liaison and coordinate investigative activities with law enforcement officers from various agencies.
•Operate police radio, computers, photographic and recording equipment, eJustice terminal, and other related law enforcement equipment and resources.
•Ensure confidentiality of information gathered during the investigative process is maintained.
•Routinely meet with Supervising Investigators regarding all aspects of cases and various strategies to be employed.
•Assist in the development and implementation of training, policies, procedures and investigative strategies.
•Provide direction to staff on policies, procedures and investigative strategies.
•Serve as a liaison with provider agencies and state and federal oversight authorities.

*This position will be filled in either Binghamton (Broome County), Syracuse (Onondaga Couty), Massena (St. Lawrence County), or Utica (Oneida County) and travel will be expected to all locations. *

Minimum Qualifications A bachelor’s degree and 10 years of field investigative or law enforcement investigative experience, three (3) years of which must have been in a supervisory role, with progressive management experience preferred.

Investigative Experience is defined as gathering and securing information and evidence from a variety of sources through independent, non-structured activities including but not limited to the following: interviewing and interrogating witnesses; collecting and analyzing data and evidence; writing and summarizing case narratives; and testifying at administrative hearings or criminal proceedings. In addition, candidates must have served as a supervisor in an investigative unit and demonstrated the ability to effectively supervise multiple investigations in a variety of disciplines. Progressive management experience is defined as experience supervising multiple employees, with experience supervising lower-level supervisors. Candidates should have experience managing field operations and the ability to work well with state, provider and law enforcement agencies. Preferred candidates will possess a JD or a master’s degree.

Substitutions include: A Master's degree in a qualifying field may substitute for six (6) years of non-supervisory field investigative experience. A Juris Doctorate degree may substitute for seven (7) years of non-supervisory field investigative experience. Regardless of any substitution, all candidates must have at least three (3) years of supervisory field investigative experience or law enforcement investigative experience, with a preference for progressive management experience, including the supervision of multiple lower-level supervisors.

NOTE: All candidates must reside in New York State at the time of appointment. Salary is commensurate with experience.

NOTE: All candidates must reside in New York State at the time of appointment.

Additional Comments Established in 2013 by the Protection with Special Needs Act; The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) is charged with protecting over one million New Yorkers under the care or jurisdiction across six State Oversight Agencies. https://www.justicecenter.ny.gov/

The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, or status as a victim of domestic violence.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) 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 Office of Human Resources via email at jc.sm.deeo@justicecenter.ny.gov

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 College Savings Program
Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, and length of State service.

NOTE ON FINGERPRINTING: Please be advised that should you accept a job offer with this agency, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay for the cost of the fingerprinting fee.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the Justice Center’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive throughout NYS.

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

How to Apply

Name Human Resources / MC

Telephone

Fax 518-549-0462

Email Address jc.sm.HRresumes@justicecenter.ny.gov

Address

Street Justice Center- HR

161 Delaware Ave

City Delmar

State NY

Zip Code 12054

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit cover letter along with a clear and concise resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics and indicate the Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.