Review Vacancy
AgencyDomestic Violence, Office for the Prevention of
TitleSpecial Assistant (Deputy Executive Director of Law Enforcement and Public Safety - VID 228443
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $133245 to $168152 Annually
Duties Description The Deputy Executive Director of Law Enforcement and Public Safety serves as a senior executive leader of the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) and is a key member of the agency’s executive leadership team. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, this position leads the Bureau of Law Enforcement and Public Safety and provides strategic direction to strengthen New York State’s law enforcement and public safety response to domestic and gender-based violence.
The Deputy Executive Director advances a proactive, cross-systems approach of gender-based violence to enhance a survivor-centered, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed response within law enforcement and public safety agencies statewide. This position works in close coordination with OPDV’s General Counsel and other executive staff to support policy development, training initiatives, and statewide systems reform efforts.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for the Bureau of Law Enforcement and Public Safety, including oversight of staff, training initiatives, curriculum development, and stakeholder engagement.
• Build and sustain strong partnerships with law enforcement agencies, public safety entities, governmental and quasi-governmental bodies, professional associations, domestic and sexual assault service providers, higher education institutions, and other stakeholders across New York State.
• Advise the Executive Director and agency leadership on best practices, emerging trends, and innovative policy approaches related to law enforcement and responses to domestic and gender-based violence.
• Develop and implement a statewide strategy to deliver comprehensive training and tailored technical assistance to law enforcement and public safety professionals to enhance survivor-centered, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed responses.
• Oversee the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of law enforcement curricula, including new and innovative learning models for both traditional and non-traditional criminal justice stakeholders.
• Provide technical assistance to local and State law enforcement agencies in the creation, implementation, and revision of policies and programming addressing domestic and gender-based violence.
• Develop and update model policies and protocols for law enforcement agencies, in consultation with the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) and other relevant stakeholders, including incorporation of legal updates and best practices.
• Coordinate with DCJS on the BCPO Domestic Incident Response curriculum instructor workshop scheduling and deliver this training quarterly, at a minimum.
• Represent OPDV on task forces, policy development workgroups, and interagency initiatives related to criminal justice reform and gender-based violence.
• Serve as an internal subject matter expert on law enforcement practices and public safety responses to gender-based violence for OPDV and partner agencies.
• Collaborate with OPDV’s General Counsel to advance a comprehensive statewide strategy to strengthen systemic responses to gender-based violence.
• Prepare written reports, briefing materials, and informational resources as required by the agency and applicable funding sources.
• Actively participate in cross-agency strategic planning, policy development, and program implementation.
• Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities, including staff development, performance management, and organizational leadership.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications A bachelor’s degree and seven years of relevant experience.*
*Substitutions: four years of specialized experience or associate’s degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree; J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
• A minimum of ten (10) years of full-time law enforcement experience in New York State, including progressively responsible supervisory experience and experience in special victims or gender-based violence investigations.
• At least five (5) years of experience delivering training to law enforcement personnel, developing curriculum, serving as an approved General Topics Instructor for the Municipal Police Training Council (MPTC), and developing agency policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, including Federal, State, County, and Local law enforcement agencies, public officials, service providers, community partners, and the public.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid New York State Driver’s License, or the demonstrated ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.
• Prior experience in additional public safety or community supervision roles (e.g., probation, corrections, emergency medical services, or related fields).
• Advanced expertise in criminal law, procedural law, and statutory frameworks governing domestic violence, sexual offenses, stalking, human trafficking, and related gender-based violence crimes in New York State.
• Demonstrated experience leading high-profile initiatives, multi-agency collaborations, or statewide reform efforts.
• Experience managing complex projects and responding to executive-level and external stakeholder requests in high-visibility or time-sensitive situations.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.
Additional Comments NOTE:
• Travel may be required (approximately 40%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.
NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: OPDV employees may be approved for a maximum of 40% telecommuting; however, they are required to apply and obtain approval from management to telecommute in accordance with the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
The Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff and encourage applicants from all communities to apply.
OPDV provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the OGS Office of Human Resources via email at RAinquiries@ogs.ny.gov.
The NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence does not participate in E-Verify and is presently unable to sponsor visa applications.
The Office of General Services provides human resources support for the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence. To apply for this vacancy, candidates must email a detailed resume providing specific, verifiable information about their qualifying experience to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov and they must reference the above posting number. This must be received in the OGS Division of Human Resources Management by the closing date, or your response will not be considered.
New York State is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov
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Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.