Deputy Chief of Investigations at NYS Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs

Minimum Qualifications           

15 years of law enforcement/investigative field experience in a major metropolitan police department or law enforcement agency, of which at least five years must have been in a supervisory capacity with extensive police supervision and administrative (policy-making) experience. In addition, candidates must have served as a supervisor in an investigative unit and demonstrated the ability to effectively supervise multiple investigations in a variety of disciplines; write and review case reports; supervise field operations such as search warrants and arrests; manage criminal and internal investigations; and coordinate with other law enforcement agencies. Experience required 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. Experienced 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           

Established in 2013 by the Protection with Special Needs Act; 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 across six State Oversight Agencies. https://www.justicecenter.ny.gov/

The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, or status as a victim of domestic violence.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) 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 Office of Human Resources via email at jc.sm.deeo@justicecenter.ny.gov

NOTE ON FINGERPRINTING: Please be 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.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the Justice Center’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.