Position Information

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AgencyCriminal Justice Services, Division of

TitlePublic Safety Program Specialist 1

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Schedule

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

Location

County Albany

Street Address 80 South Swan Street

Alfred E. Smith Building

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the direction of a higher-level Public Safety Program Specialist within the DCJS Office of Public Safety, Law Enforcement Strategic Assistance Unit (LESAU), the Public Safety Program Specialist 1 will be assigned to the Special Projects Unit of the Planning and Administration section. The Special Projects Unit is a collaborative, cross-functional team supporting multiple events, projects, and working groups, including the DCJS Annual Public Safety Symposium, special events, and ad hoc projects that support the Gun-Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) and Statewide Targeted Reductions in Intimate-Partner Violence (STRIVE) Initiatives. This position focuses on project management, event coordination, vendor and procurement support, and collaboration across internal units and external partners. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
• Assist with Special Projects to support the Gun-Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) and Statewide Targeted Reductions in Intimate-Partner Violence (STRIVE) Initiatives.
• Participate in the planning, development, and delivery of the annual DCJS Public Safety Symposium.
• Provide programmatic support for the development, tracking, implementation, and assessment of relevant projects and programs.
• Prepare and disseminate event, training, and technical assistance announcements and information concerning educational and professional development opportunities.
• Utilize data management, survey, and project management tools in support of program operations and reporting.
• Assemble and facilitate stakeholder advisory panels and participate in workgroups related to assigned areas.
• Serve as a project liaison to outside agencies, inclusive of vendors, state, and non-state governmental entities
• Prepare vendor quotes and cost proposals supported by state and federal funding.
• Prepare standard Letters of Agreement.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects by tracking milestones, coordinating deliverables across stakeholders, and maintaining project documentation to ensure timely completion.
• Develop and streamline existing processes for project updates to support consistent implementation across initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal staff and external vendors for event logistics, including venue contracts, catering, audio/visual, and materials procurement.
• Track and manage procurement documentation, including purchase requests, vendor agreements, budget justifications, and contract materials, in collaboration with the Planning and Administration section.
• Monitor social media channels and identify opportunities to increase the visibility and impact of the unit's activities across digital platforms.
• Coordinate with internal teams and the Public Information Office to create and schedule posts that highlight key initiatives, events, and outcomes.
• Assist in the review and improvement of completed projects, including post-event reviews, programmatic assessments, and the preparation of written reports, charts, and graphics on initiative outcomes for executive-level review, public presentation, and/or publication.
• Promote all the Governor's criminal justice initiatives and DCJS services to local law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies.
• Up to 20% travel is required.

Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive: Six (6) years of qualifying experience as a law enforcement officer, law enforcement trainer, or public safety program administrator in a local, state, or federal agency.

Candidates with prior experience supporting or leading multi-stakeholder projects and events through all phases of planning, execution, and evaluation, with demonstrated strengths in logistics, procurement, and program tracking, are preferred.

An associate 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.

Additional Comments Some positions may require travel to locations not serviced by public transportation.

Approximately 20% travel is required.

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) 457-8895.

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

How to Apply

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 to the email/address above. Please reference posting # 212496 on your cover letter.

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