Position Information

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AgencyJustice Center For The Protection Of People With Special Needs

TitleChief of Investigations

Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $137457 to $173664 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 50%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 161 Delaware Ave.

City Delmar

StateNY

Zip Code12054

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications 15 years of law enforcement/investigative field experience in a major metropolitan police department or law enforcement agency, of which at least six years must have been in a leadership level (command) and have included staffing, budgeting and policy-making responsibilities. 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. Candidates must also have experience with the following: supervision of allegations of abuse and neglect of vulnerable persons; creation and/or development of investigative staff; use of statistical analysis and mapping to determine crime trends, patterns and series; and the development of action plans designed to reduce and/or prevent crimes.

NOTE: All candidates must reside in New York State at the time of appointment and must have current NYS basic course for police officer certification.

Duties Description Under the direction of the Executive Deputy Director, the Chief of Investigations duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
•Plan, organize and direct the activities of the Office of Investigations.
•Confer with the Special Prosecutor/Inspector General and his/her staff, in the formation of investigative policy and procedures.
•Confer with managers from other State Agencies and Police Departments regarding mutual problems of jurisdiction and procedure.
•Direct investigations of the more difficult, sensitive, and complex cases, as needed.
•Supervise managers, supervisors, and investigators.
•Review and approve the more complex investigative reports.
•Plan and direct training of personnel.
•Prepare oral and written reports, correspondence and memoranda, as well as special reports and studies.
•Ensure quality control functions are in place in regard to investigation case management.
•Establish and maintain relationships with law enforcement agencies, state agencies investigative offices, the Inspector General’s Office and other entities as appropriate.
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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

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.

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

Contact Information

Name Human Resources / JM

Telephone

Fax 518-549-0462

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

Address

Street 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.