The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 9,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.

The New York City Department of Correction Applicant Investigation Unit seeks an experienced candidate to serve as the Deputy Director of Administration. Under the direction of the Assistant Commissioner, with latitude to exercise independent judgement and initiative, the selected candidate’s responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

- Direct, coordinate, and monitor the activities of professional staff inclusive of supervisors, as well as a staff of Hiring Specialists, engaged in the performance of canvassing, orienting, and onboarding Correction Officer Candidates.
- Direct, coordinate, and monitor the activities of professional staff inclusive of supervisors, as well as a staff of Fitness Instructors, engaged in the performance of administering the Physical Agility Test (PAT) to Correction Officer Candidates.
- Develop and maintain relationships with City agencies.
- Serve as the unit’s liaison to the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) to ensure the timely establishment of Correction Officer Exams.
- Coach, guide, and train staff assigned to purview.
- Prepare, review, evaluate, and act on all reports, studies and recommendations submitted for administrative action, making recommendations and decisions regarding candidate hiring.
- Ensure the resolution of issues efficiently and effectively in accordance with applicable laws, established rules and regulations.
- Develop and foster a culture of learning and internal growth.
- Participate in AIU special projects.
- Develop and maintain relationships with City agencies and local, state, and national law enforcement agencies.
- The incumbent will also perform related duties as assigned by the Assistant Commissioner.

Qualification Requirements
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and four years of full-time experience in corrections, social work, psychology, law, public administration, law enforcement, or a related field providing direct services to an inmate or detention population within a correctional or related facility, at least one (1) year of which must have been in a responsible supervisory, administrative or consultative capacity; or

2. A high school diploma or evidence of having passed a high school equivalency examination and six (6) years of full-time experience as described above; or

3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. Service as an inmate in correctional or related facility may be substituted for a portion of the required experience up to a maximum of two years on a year for year basis. A graduate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social work, psychology, law, criminal justice or public administration which includes a field placement performing duties as described above, may be substituted for up to one year of full-time experience as described in "1" above. However, all candidates must have at least two years of full-time experience as described in "1" above, at least one year of which must have been in a supervisory, administrative or consultative capacity.

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.