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AgencyCriminal Justice Services, Division of

TitlePublic Safety Program Specialist 3

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade25

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $96336 to $121413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-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? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 80 South Swan Street

Alfred E. Smith Building

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Duties Description Under the general direction of a Supervisor of Public Safety Programs, SG-27, or other higher level management staff, the Public Safety Program Specialist 3, SG-25, serves as program manager within the Law Enforcement Strategic Assistance Unit (LESAU). The LESAU provides hands-on strategic guidance to New York State law enforcement agencies focusing on evidence-based crime reduction strategies and community trust building. This position will be responsible for the overall leadership of the Planning and Administrative Section supporting LESAU law enforcement training and strategic guidance operations including developing and monitoring of operating budgets, contract management, project management, improving operational efficiency, and compliance monitoring. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Manage the day-to-day operations and directly supervise staff of the
Planning and Administrative Section of the LESAU.
• Development and monitoring of the LESAU budget, which currently exceeds
$3M, including high-priority training, technical assistance and federally
funded projects.
• Provide oversight of the LESAU Vendor Contract working group managing
vendor related processes across all three LESAU sections including the
development of training-related contracts, requests for proposals, and
solicitation and administration of quote requests.
• Administration and planning of projects to optimize the efficiency of the entire
unit’s operations, including project management, LEAN projects, and other
long-term planning projects.
• Review audit compliance findings of grant-funded programs and develop
corrective action plans as needed.
• Oversight of unit travel including annual forecasting, approvals, and
coordination of out-of-state travel.
• Oversight for unit hiring, onboarding, staff development, and compliance with
annual training and performance evaluations.
• Manage responses to FOIL requests that pertain to unit initiatives.
• Identify program challenges and propose solutions.
• Brief executive staff regarding grant activities.
• Develop and update policies, procedures, and practices.
• Serve as a liaison between DCJS and local governments regarding GIVE
and STRIVE.
• Promote all Governor’s criminal justice initiatives, along with the services of
DCJS, to local law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies.
• Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive: Eight (8) years of qualifying experience either as a law enforcement officer, law enforcement trainer, or public safety program administrator in a local, state, or federal agency.

Experience with operational budgeting, contracting, auditing, and compliance monitoring is preferred.

An associates degree or 60 credit hours may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience. Time served for basic/recruit training does not count towards the qualifying law enforcement experience.

Promotional: One (1) year of service as Public Safety Program Specialist 2, SG-23.

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.

Up to 10% required travel is possible.

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 Unit, and Accessibility at DEIA@dcjs.ny.gov or (518) 485-1704.

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

Name Pauline Hooten

Telephone 518-457-4615

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 outlining how you meet each of the required qualifications to the email address listed above. Please reference posting # 210291 in your cover letter.

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