Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 02/27/26
Applications Due: 03/09/26
Vacancy ID: 210455
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyCriminal Justice Services, Division of
TitleStudent Assistant
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitNone listed
Salary RangeFrom $0 to $0 Hourly
Employment Type Part-Time
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Other (see below)
"Other" Explanation Monday Through Thursday
Hours Per Week 20 hours
Workday
From 7 AM
To 12 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County New York
Street Address 250 Vesey Street
19th Floor
City New York
StateNY
Zip Code10281
Job Specifics
Duties Description The Office of Crime Analysis and Strategic Partnerships (OCASP) is seeking multiple student assistants for the New York City Crime Analysis Center. The handling of these tasks will help the student gain professional skills while assisting OCASP with special projects.
The student assistants in OCASP will assist with duties including, but not limited to:
• Supporting analysts daily with commercial database checks to develop their analytical capabilities.
• Consolidating large sets of information into concise one-page briefs and reports.
• Professional interaction with city, state, and federal agency partners.
• Maximizing analytical tools to create work products such as Microsoft Office Suite and additional intelligence-based programs.
• Use of mapping tools to visualize findings in effective ways for LE partners.
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.
Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate(s) would possess adaptability to new environments, oral and written communication, attention to detail, ability to work well in a group, basic understanding of MS Excel.
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.
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.
How to Apply
Name Cherise Watson
Telephone (518) 485-6816
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 # 210455 on your cover letter.
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