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Review Vacancy Date Posted 10/16/24 Applications Due10/31/24 Vacancy ID169837 * Basics * Schedule * Location * Job Specifics * Contact NY HELPNo AgencyDomestic Violence, Office for the Prevention of TitleSpecial Assistant (Deputy Director of Law and Public Safety) - VID 169837 Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers Salary GradeNS Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) Salary RangeFrom $123793 to $156224 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Temporary Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class Travel Percentage 40% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 9 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address 80 South Swan St. City Albany StateNY Zip Code12210 Minimum Qualifications Ten years of full-time law enforcement experience in New York State, with progressive supervisory experience and special victim's investigation experience. Experience must include at least five years delivering training for law enforcement, developing curriculum, being an approved General Topics instructor for the Municipal Police Training Council (MPTC), and developing agency policies and procedures. Preferred Qualifications: * Must have demonstrated ability to interact with relevant stakeholders including members of the public, Federal, State, County, and Local first responders as well as public/elected officials and the media. * Prior experience in other public safety or community supervision positions, such as a probation officer, corrections officer, paramedic, or emergency medical technician strongly preferred. * Ability to manage and lead high profile projects and programs. * Ability to respond to Executive and external stakeholder requests for information during ongoing operations. Must have excellent communication skills, good judgment, and ability to prioritize. Duties Description The Deputy Director of Law and Public Safety is an individual with experience as a former New York law enforcement professional who has experience developing policies and procedures, providing training and technical assistance to public safety professionals, and conducting stakeholder engagement. The Deputy Director of Law and Public Safety will direct a proactive approach with external partners in the statewide cross system pursuit of advancing the agency's mission by delivering new trainings and tailored technical assistance to public safety professionals that is designed to enhance survivor centered, culturally responsive, and trauma- informed response to survivors of gender-based violence. This individual will work in consultation with OPDV's General Counsel regarding policy recommendations. The incumber will be a member of the Executive Leadership team and will report to the Executive Director of the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence. Job responsibilities: * Build and maintain relationships and partnerships with law enforcement and public safety agencies, governmental and quasi-governmental entities, professional organizations in the law enforcement field, domestic and sexual assault provider organizations, and higher education institutions across New York State. * Advise the Executive Director and other agency and administration officials on best practices and innovative policies in the area of law enforcement and gender-based violence. * Manage the agency's Bureau of Law and Public Safety, including law enforcement and public safety curriculum, training, and external presentations. * Oversee all necessary aspects of developing and executing a plan to train the law enforcement community on survivor-centered, culturally responsive, and trauma informed responses to gender-based violence. * Provide direct oversight to the Bureau of Public Safety staff. * Provide technical assistance on the creation of policy and programming for survivor-centered, trauma informed and culturally responsive law enforcement response to victims of gender-based violence at the local and state level. * Manage, monitor, and provide technical assistance to law enforcement agencies, domestic violence service-providers, and the general public regarding law enforcement response to domestic and gender-based violence. * Create model policies and protocols for law enforcement agencies, in consultation with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Service (DCJS) and other relevant stakeholders, including legal updates to those materials. * Prepare and oversee the creation of new and innovative learning experiences for traditional and non-traditional stakeholders in the area of criminal justice services and reform, including the development of new curriculum and messaging. * Represent the agency on relevant task forces and policy creation work groups. * Develop informational and outreach materials for specific stakeholders and populations. * Assist local law enforcement officials with the development, review, and revision of policies regarding domestic and gender-based violence. * Work with OPDV General Counsel on developing a statewide, comprehensive approach to improve the response to gender-based violence in NYS. * Act as internal law enforcement information resource for OPDV and other state agencies. * Prepare written reports as required by the agency and/or funding sources. * Actively participate in cross-agency creation of policy and programming in collaboration with all agency staff. * Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities. * Perform other duties and special projects as required. Additional Comments NOTE: * Travel may be required (approximately 40%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment. * Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver's License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job. The Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) is an equal opportunity employer. OPDV does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling all forms of oppression, including gender based violence and racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff, and encourage applicants from marginalized communities and survivors of gender-based violence to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process. NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Human Resources/JHG Telephone 518-473-5282 Fax 518-486-1631 Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov Address Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM 31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza City Albany State NY Zip Code 12242 Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.