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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/10/25

Applications Due07/20/25

Vacancy ID192158

NY HELPNo

AgencyCriminal Justice Services, Division of

TitleCriminal Justice 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 Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 80 S. Swan Street

Alfred E. Smith Building

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Duties Description Reporting to the Crime Analysis Center Training Coordinator, the Criminal Justice Program Specialist 2 (CJPS2) will support training operations within the Crime Analysis Centers (CAC), ensuring DCJS crime reduction strategies are available to support community police services. Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Develop, review, and implement materials for trainings
• Create PowerPoint presentations
• Draft training booklets and other appropriate printed materials
• Work with external training providers and subject matter experts to identify relevant training opportunities for the CAC network
• Draft letters of agreement (LOAs), etc. for external training resources
• Develop post-training analysis of attendance and evaluations
• Draft recommendations for changes based on evaluations
• Oversee the roster tracking process for trainings
• Initiate and work with staff on training logistics, contracts, etc.
• Provide in-classroom instruction as needed
• Work with DCJS Admin. Services, ITS, and OCASP Technology staff to ensure in-classroom technology is configured and functioning properly. May also assist with seating, registration, etc. as necessary
• Manage the level 1 crime analyst certification exam and level 2 certification process
• Create and post content to the CAC network SharePoint site
• Plan, coordinate, schedule, and execute webinars and other online trainings
• Assist in the planning of CAC-related content for the annual Public Safety Symposium
• Conduct field visits to CACs as needed and as requested
• Prepare training update materials for CAC Directors meetings and quarterly Board meetings as requested
• Serve the role of Training Coordinator in their absence
• Supervise subordinate staff and contractors

Minimum Qualifications Permanent service in this title or one year of permanent-competitive or 55/C service in a title SG-21 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law.

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.

Name Samantha McCarthy

Telephone (518) 485-0614

Fax 518-457-4000

Email Address DCJSjobs@dcjs.ny.gov

Address

Street 80 S. 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 # 192158 on your cover letter.

DCJS was named to the Times Union’s list of 2017 through 2025 Top Workplaces as voted on by our employees.

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