NY HELPYes

AgencyCriminal Justice Services, Division of

TitleCriminal Justice Program Specialist 1/Trainee

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class 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? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County New York

Street Address 80 South Swan Street

Alfred E. Smith Building

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Duties Description Under the supervision of the Crime Analysis Technology Coordinator, with guidance and direction from the Program Manager, and Deputy Commissioner within the Office of Crime Analysis and Strategic Partnerships, the Criminal Justice Program Specialist 1 will support Crime Analysis Center technology functions, ensuring DCJS crime reduction strategies are available to support our law enforcement partners. Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• License Plate Recognition (LPR) system administration
o Manage users of the vast LPR network
o Ensure users have appropriate training
o Will also be point of contact for future LPR integration initiatives
• Manage the Crime Analysis Center Network (CACN) Search and Analysis application system users
o Manage access requests and changes daily
o Receive and process user requests
o Verify the request is appropriate and valid
o Assign user access and appropriate rights
o Coordinate training if required
o Track and maintain user lists
o Approx. 150-200 users statewide
• Manage user licenses for all tools implemented across the network
o Receive and process requests for access
o Verify request is appropriate and valid
o Assign appropriate level of access
o Track and maintain user lists
• Manage the deployment of digital signage devices deployments and installations across the network
• Manage equipment deployed to CACN staff across the state including laptops and other hardware
• At the direction of the Technology Coordinator, complete monthly systems data usage reports and disseminate as necessary
• Assist in creating and posting information in network SharePoint
• Assist in coordinating demos, webinars and other online trainings
• Assist with the annual Public Safety Symposium
• Conduct field visits to Crime Analysis Centers as needed and as requested
• Prepare materials for Crime Analysis Center Directors meetings and quarterly Board meetings as requested

Minimum Qualifications NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Criminal Justice Program Specialist Trainee 1, NS: Four years of experience in developing and implementing criminal justice and public safety initiatives and programs. An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience.

Advanced placement to Criminal Justice Program Specialist Trainee 2, NS, or Criminal Justice Program Specialist 1, SG-18, may be possible depending on education and experience and subject to agency approval.

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 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 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.

Candidates eligible for 55b/c appointment with four years of experience in developing and implementing criminal justice and public safety initiatives and programs are encouraged to apply. An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience.

Additional Comments This position may require up to 10% travel to locations not serviced by public transportation.

This position may be filled as a two-year traineeship leading to Criminal Justice Program Specialist 1, SG-18.

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.

Name Samantha McCarthy

Telephone 518-485-0614

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 # 211934 on your cover letter.

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