Public Safety Program Specialist 2

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Law Enforcement Strategic Assistance Unit (LESAU) provides hands-on strategic guidance to New York State law enforcement agencies focusing on evidence-based policing practices, community trust building, and violence reduction strategies. Under the direction of a higher-level Public Safety Program Specialist within the DCJS Office of Public Safety, LESAU’s Field Operations Section, the Public Safety Program Specialist 2, SG-23 will supervise Statewide Targeted Reductions in Intimate-Partner Violence (STRIVE) Field Operations. STRIVE provides direct funding and strategic guidance to law enforcement jurisdictions in implementing the core elements of identified evidence-based strategies to effectively implement and innovate in pursuit of effective violence reduction and public safety outcomes. This position provides day-to-day coordination, management support, and direct supervision of Field Advisors providing technical assistance and guidance to STRIVE sites. The PSPS2 will ensure coordination with local law enforcement, crime analysts, district attorneys, sheriffs, probation departments, city officials, and support services partners towards achieving the established goals of reducing harm, victimization, and recidivism. Specific duties may include, but are not limited to: • Provide day-to-day coordination of STRIVE operations, including project management, and field advisor support and supervision.• Ensure implementation and execution of STRIVE strategies. • Manage and maintain strong working relationships with a broad set of stakeholders, including local law enforcement, crime analysis, district attorney, sheriff, probation, city officials, and support services partners.• Assist with the management of program goals and objectives that operationalize jurisdictions STRIVE plans.• Work with project partners to communicate the purpose, mission, and outcomes of STRIVE to the community.• Work with subject matter experts and technical assistance providers for hands-on support of key project components, including law enforcement, community involvement, victim advocacy, and offender accountability. • Provide project updates and maintain project uniformity and integrity. • Monitor and evaluate the progress of STRIVE sites to ensure alignment with program goals and objectives.• Identify program challenges and propose solutions. • Document major program activities, including maintenance of meeting minutes, contact information, and activity reports.• Assist in identifying and coordinating the facilitation of appropriate training and technical assistance as required.• Prepare written reports, including monthly activity reports; quarterly progress reports; time and effort reports; and special reports, as requested.• Facilitate the exchange of best practices and lessons learned among STRIVE sites and partners.• Act as liaison between DCJS and local partners regarding STRIVE.• Evaluate applications and funding requests.• Brief executive staff regarding STRIVE activities.• Prepare and submit program budget recommendations.• Review and analyze criminal justice policy, programs, legislation, and research studies.• Supervise professional and paraprofessional staff • Handle special assignments/projects as assigned as directed by supervisor.• Promote the Governor’s criminal justice initiatives and services of DCJS to local law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive: Seven years of qualifying experience as a law enforcement officer or law enforcement trainer in a local, state, or federal agency. An associate degree or 60 credit hours may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree or higher may substitute for five years of experience. All qualifying experience must have been gained after basic/recruit training. Promotional: One (1) year of service as Public Safety Program Specialist 1, SG-18.Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have a minimum of three years of experience in domestic violence prevention, victim services, investigations, or supervision.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Approximately 25% travel will be required. Some positions may require travel to locations not serviced by public transportation. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. DCJS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.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 and Inclusion Unit at DEIA@dcjs.ny.gov or (518) 485-1704.

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