Review Vacancy
AgencyJustice Center For The Protection Of People With Special Needs
TitleDeputy Chief of Investigations
Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $103172 to $130350 Annually
Minimum Qualifications 15 years of law enforcement/investigative field experience, five of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
Extensive police supervision and administrative (policy-making) experience. Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise multiple investigations in a variety of disciplines, experience writing and reviewing case reports; experience in supervising field operations such as search warrants and arrest; experience managing criminal and internal investigations; coordination with other law enforcement agencies. Experience in the use of statistical analysis and mapping to determine crime trends, patterns and series, and the development of action plans designed to reduce and/or prevent crimes. Experience in the implementation and management of training and professional development activities.
NOTE: All candidates must reside in New York State at the time of appointment and must have current NYS basic course for police officer certification.
Duties Description Under the direction of the Chief of Investigations, the Deputy Chief of Investigations duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Provide daily leadership, coordination and evaluation of all units in the Office of Investigations.
2. In the absence of the Chief, assume such duties.
3. Serve as liaison with federal, state, and local law enforcement, and agencies and programs under Justice Center jurisdiction.
4. Compile data and statistics, and report to the Chief of Investigations as to the effectiveness and efficiency of the office.
5. Assist the Chief with all aspects of office operation, including but not limited to: employment, hiring, promotion, policy development, counseling and discipline, training and daily operations.
6. Ensure the proper serviceability, proper, care, use and replacement of agency equipment and periodically inspection same.
7. Ensure the proper care, use and condition of agency facilities and periodically inspects the same.
8. Provide leadership to and supervision of Assistant Chiefs of Investigations and assist with more difficult, sensitive and complex cases.
9. Provide direction to staff on policies, procedures and investigative strategies.
10. Ensure confidentiality of information gathered during the investigative process is maintained.
11. Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and investigative strategies.
12. Confer with managers from other State Agencies and Police Departments regarding mutual problems of jurisdiction and procedure.
13. Review and approve the more complex investigative reports.
14. Plan and direct training of personnel.
15. Serve as a liaison with provider agencies and state and federal oversight authorities.
Additional Comments The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) is charged with protecting over one million New Yorkers under the care or jurisdiction of six state agencies. The following list outlines several of the Justice Center’s key responsibilities:
• Advocate on behalf of individuals with disabilities and provide oversight of quality of care.
• Operate a centralized, statewide 24-hour hotline and incident reporting system staffed by trained personnel.
• Operate a statewide register that contains the names of individuals found responsible for egregious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect.
• Centralize and perform functions relating to criminal history background checks.
• Investigate serious allegations of abuse and neglect.
• Prosecute criminal acts of abuse and neglect.
• Analyze abuse patterns and trends in order to prevent future occurrences.
NOTE: You are advised that should you accept a job offer with this agency, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay for the cost of the fingerprinting fee.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.