Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyCriminal Justice Services, Division of

TitlePublic Safety Program Specialist 1- 220335

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 40%

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 Evidence-Based Training and Innovation (EBTI) section of the Law Enforcement Strategic Assistance Unit (LESAU), the Public Safety Program Specialist 1 SG-18 will assist with the facilitation, coordination, delivery, development, documentation, and implementation fidelity of statewide training and technical assistance in support of the Gun Involved Violence Elimination initiative (GIVE), the Statewide Targeted Reductions in Intimate Partner Violence initiative (STRIVE), and all other LESAU programming supporting statewide evidence-based policing efforts.

Duties will include but are not limited to

• Facilitate and support the delivery of training programs, workshops, meetings, and technical assistance sessions for law enforcement, prosecution, probation, victim service, and other partner agencies participating in GIVE, STRIVE, and statewide evidence-based policing training.
• Assist with course preparation, session facilitation, participant activities, instructor support, documentation of questions or follow-up needs, and training closeout activities.
• Coordinate training logistics, including registration, participant communication, training announcements, course materials, attendance records, venue coordination, virtual platform support, and post-training follow-up.
• Prepare and disseminate training announcements, registration information, participant instructions, instructional materials, and follow-up communications.
• Assemble, organize, and maintain instructional materials, facilitator resources, handouts, presentations, training manuals, and other program materials.
• Assist with the development, revision, and updating of training curricula, presentations, facilitator guides, instructional materials, and best practice recommendations.
• Support the implementation of training and technical assistance activities by tracking requests, preparing materials, documenting follow-up items, and coordinating communication between DCJS staff and local partners.
• Assist with preparing summaries, training reports, participant feedback summaries, presentation materials, and other documents needed to support GIVE, STRIVE, and statewide evidence-based policing training.
• Maintain records and web-based systems related to assigned training programs, participant information, course materials, and program documentation.
• Assist with stakeholder meetings, advisory panels, workgroups, and other coordinated activities involving DCJS staff, local agencies, and partner organizations.
• Assist with training proposals, cost documents, letters of agreement, and other administrative materials connected to state and federally funded training activities.
• Inform program supervision of training needs, operational issues, participant feedback, and opportunities to improve training delivery and technical assistance.
• Handle special assignments and projects as assigned by a supervisor.
• Approximately 40% travel is required.

Employee telecommuting program is available.

Minimum Qualifications Public Safety Program Specialist Trainee 1: Non-competitive: four years of qualifying experience* as a law enforcement officer, law enforcement trainer, or public safety program administrator in a local, state, or federal agency**.

Public Safety Program Specialist Trainee 2: Non-competitive: successful completion of 52 weeks as a Public Safety Program Specialist Trainee 1; or five years of qualifying experience* as a law enforcement officer, law enforcement trainer, or public safety program administrator in a local, state, or federal agency**.

Public Safety Program Specialist 1, SG-18: Non-competitive: successful completion of 52 weeks as a Public Safety Program Specialist Trainee 2; or six years of qualifying experience* as a law enforcement officer, law enforcement trainer, or public safety program administrator in a local, state, or federal agency**.

Six (6) 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; OR in the research, development, and implementation of training programs specific to one or more of the following areas: Law Enforcement, Fire Service, Domestic Preparedness, Emergency/Disaster Management, Emergency Medical Service, Safety, Health and Environmental Management or a closely related discipline.

*All qualifying experience must have been gained after basic/recruit training. Time served for basic/recruit training does not count toward the qualifying experience.

**Substitution: an associate degree or 60 college credit hours may substitute for two years of general experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of general experience.

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

Approximately 40% 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 # 220335 on your cover letter.

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