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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 03/25/26

Applications Due04/10/26

Vacancy ID212430

NY HELPNo

AgencyWaterfront Commission

TitleSergeant - VID 212430

Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $125237 to $125237 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 50%

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? No

County New York

Street Address 39 Broadway

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10006

Duties Description At the direction of the Chief of Police, NYWC Sergeants coordinate and supervise complex, long-term investigations of labor racketeering and organized crime in the Port of New York, possible violations of the WCA, including prohibited association with organized crime figures and career criminals. Sergeants supervise investigative teams in criminal and administrative investigations. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate and supervise all investigations conducted by unit members.
• Collaborate joint investigations with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
• Review and verify subordinates’ daily activities and associated reports.
• Conduct unit counseling and disciplinary matters as necessary.
• Conduct training of unit members as necessary.
• Ensure proper inspection, maintenance, safeguarding, and function of facilities, equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Ensure all information and orders are properly relayed up and down the chain of command.
• Testify as necessary at criminal and administrative proceedings.
• All other duties as may be assigned by the Chief of Police.

Minimum Qualifications • A minimum of 10 years of law enforcement experience with a local, state, bi-state, or federal law enforcement agency, including at least 10 years of experience as a uniformed Police Officer. Certified New York Police Officer status is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory position of Sergeant rank or above directing and managing complex, long-term investigations into labor racketeering and organized crime in the Port of New York, including theft, illegal gambling, loan sharking, extortion, drug trafficking, and other waterfront practices, including possible violations of theWaterfront Commission Act (WCA).
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory position of Sergeant rank or above directing and managing investigations into WCA-prohibited association with organized crime figures and career criminals, and significant familiarity with the WCA and New York State criminal law and procedure.
• Demonstrated proficiency in leading interrogations and undercover operations, physical, electronic, and other methods of surveillance, executing search warrants, developing confidential informants, and testifying at adjudicatory hearings.
• Functional knowledge of technical equipment used in law enforcement investigations, such as audio and video surveillance devices.
• Demonstrated experience working with other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, as well as established contacts within the law enforcement community in the State of New York.
• Candidates must be a United States citizen and possess a valid driver’s license.

Additional Qualifications:
• Ability to expertly and resourcefully utilize various word processing programs, law enforcement databases, and digital forensic-related tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work with all internal levels within a given organization.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a high-profile, high-pressure environment effectively.
• Candidates must be of good moral character and have not committed incidents involving perjury or false statement.

Additional Comments The New York Waterfront Commission (NYWC) is a law enforcement agency vested with licensing, regulatory, and investigative powers. The NYWC’s mission is to investigate, deter, combat, and remedy criminal activity and influence in the Port of New York, and to ensure fair hiring and employment practices so that the Port and region can grow and prosper. The agency conducts investigations into waterfront practices and works with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners in complex criminal investigations pertaining to labor racketeering and organized crime. It conducts disciplinary hearings before administrative law judges to deny or revoke licensure for statutory violations, and to bar those who pose a danger to the public peace or safety or who lack the requisite good character and integrity from port employment.

New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

It is the policy of the State of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, creed/religion, disability, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, familial status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

It is the policy of the New York Waterfront Commission to provide all qualified persons with equal opportunity in employment and to participate in and receive all the benefits, services, programs, and activities of the Commission. Reasonable accommodations will be provided when appropriate to qualified persons with disabilities as are necessary to provide such equal opportunity.

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Name Human Resources/JHG

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

 

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.

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