Review Vacancy
AgencyCriminal Justice Services, Division of
TitleCriminal Justice Program Specialist 1/Trainee
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $49363 to $82656 Annually
Minimum Qualifications NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Criminal Justice Program Specialist Trainee 1, NS: A bachelor's degree* in correctional studies, criminal justice, criminal science, criminology, forensic mental health, forensics, justice studies, law and society, law enforcement, legal studies, psychology, public justice, sociology, or a related field. Advanced placement to the trainee 2 or journey level may be possible depending on education and experience and subject to agency approval.
*Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.
NY HELPS: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Criminal Justice Program Specialist 1, SG-18: Permanent competitive service in this title or one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c service in a title SG-16 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law.
Criminal Justice Program Specialist Trainee 1, NS: Reachable on the current eligible list; OR permanent competitive service in this title or one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-11 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law. You may be eligible for 70.4 transfer to the Trainee 1 level if you have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title allocated to SG-11 or higher, a bachelor’s degree or higher in correctional studies, criminal justice, criminal science, criminology, forensic mental health, forensics, justice studies, law and society, law enforcement, legal studies, psychology, public justice, sociology, or a related field AND a passing score on a current or previous PCO or PATT exam.
Candidates eligible for 55b/c appointment with a bachelor’s degree or higher in one of the fields listed above are encouraged to apply.
Duties Description The Criminal Justice Program Specialist Trainee 1 will be assigned to the Office of Forensic Services (OFS). Throughout a two-year traineeship period, the Criminal Justice Program Specialist Trainee will undergo extensive on-the-job training with supervisory guidance to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the activities listed below associated with the DNA Databank. There is a rigorous verification procedure to ensure that only DNA samples that are authorized by law are included in the DNA Databank. OFS reviews nearly 40,000 DNA submission forms each year to determine eligibility based on applicable laws. Incumbents will perform extensive reviews of criminal history records, other criminal justice agency records and governing laws to verify eligibility of DNA submissions for retention in the DNA Database; offender eligibility data will then be manually entered into the DNA Management System. The Criminal Justice Program Specialist Trainee will also provide training to law enforcement regarding compliance and DNA sample collection techniques; keep up-to-date and apprised of the laws governing the authority to retain DNA samples; coordinate with the State Identification Bureau to confirm the identity of the submitter through fingerprint comparison; compile and compare current criminal justice data to identify qualifying offenders who are required to provide a DNA specimen but have yet to do so; track agencies with low collection rates and assist agencies with outstanding collections; periodically audit DNA Databank records to verify accuracy and compliance with eligibility, retention requirements and ensure compliance with relevant state/federal guidelines and program goals; and prepare reports for the Director and management as required for various purposes and audiences.
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.
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 and Inclusion Unit at DEI@dcjs.ny.gov or (518) 485-1704.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address DCJSJobs@dcjs.ny.gov
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Notes on ApplyingPlease send a cover letter and resume to the email address listed above. Please reference posting # 168855 in your email / cover letter.
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