The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The NYPD strives to foster a safe and fair city by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department operations and solve the problems that create crime and disorder through an interdependent relationship between the people and its police, and by pioneering strategic innovation.

Responsibilities

Under direction of the Police Commissioner, serves as Assistant Commissioner of Criminal Justice Policy. Responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing criminal justice policies for the New York Police Department. Duties involve researching criminal justice issues, analyzing data, proposing policy changes, advocating for legislation, collaborating with stakeholders, and monitoring policy effectiveness to ensure a safe and fair criminal justice system. Key responsibilities may include:

Policy Development:

Identifying critical criminal justice issues through data analysis and research.

Designing and crafting new criminal justice policies aligned with current research and best practices.

Evaluating the potential impact of proposed policies on various stakeholders.

Drafting policy proposals and legislation.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Building relationships with law enforcement agencies, courts, correctional facilities, community organizations, and elected officials.

Facilitating discussions and collaborations with diverse stakeholders to gather input on policy development.

Presenting policy proposals to relevant committees and legislative bodies.

Policy Implementation and Monitoring:

Overseeing the implementation of new criminal justice policies.

Tracking policy effectiveness through data analysis and evaluation.

Identifying areas for policy improvement and making necessary adjustments.

Research and Analysis:

Conducting research on criminal justice trends, including crime statistics, recidivism rates, and emerging issues.

Analyzing data to inform policy decisions and identify areas for reform.

Preparing reports and presentations to communicate research findings to stakeholders.

Additional Information

In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

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Minimum Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and three years full- time satisfactory professional experience related to the projects and policies to be studied in the particular position, including eighteen months of experience in a managerial, consultative, administrative or supervisory capacity.
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” above; however, all candidates must possess eighteen months of experience in a managerial, consultative, administrative or supervisory capacity as described above.

Preferred Skills

Preferred Skills: - Master's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Policy, Law, or a related field - Deep understanding of the criminal justice system and relevant legal frameworks - Proven analytical and research skills, including data analysis and interpretation - Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively advocate for policy changes - Strong leadership and project management abilities to coordinate complex policy initiatives - Ability to build consensus and collaborate with diverse stakeholders

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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