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.

The Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Legal Matters provides legal guidance to the Police Department and is responsible for advising all members of the Department on all legal matters affecting the Department, including major criminal and civil litigation and important legislative and judicial developments. The office monitors and facilitates the relationship between the Department and the rest of the criminal justice system and assists members of the service in interpreting and enforcing state, federal, and local laws ensures that the policies and practices of the department are lawful and are fairly applied; and develops legislation in accordance with the needs of the Department and public safety concerns.

The Legal Bureau's Body-Worn Camera Unit evaluates legal issues arising from the requested release of body-worn camera video to various outlets. The Unit searches, reviews, and conducts preliminary investigations related to video footage requests and applies appropriate redactions to footage where necessary. The Unit is responsible for producing footage in response to requests from government agencies, Freedom of Information Law requests, and in matters related to criminal and civil discovery.

The Director of Body-Worn Camera will:
1. Supervise all staff assigned to the Body-Worn Camera Unit and supervise daily operations of the unit.
2. Serve as Department liaison to all prosecutorial, oversight and other external agencies regarding the use of and policies surrounding the body worn camera case management system.
3. Review all planned Department releases of BWC footage; confer with subordinate attorneys and media service technicians regarding any redactions included and direct sharing of such footage to requested parties.
4. Attend executive meetings to analyze, discuss and determine the best strategy in handling legal proceedings affecting the release of body worn camera footage.
5. Provide assistance in training to units Department-wide regarding the proper use of body-worn cameras including the Professional Standards Bureau and Detective Bureau. Review proposed body worn camera videos for use in Department training.
6. Serve as direct point of contact to Axon regarding the Department's body worn camera system including approving any changes as well as providing voice of customer opinions for new feature requests.

WORK LOCATION
375 Pearl St., New York, NY 10038

HOURS/SHIFT
Business Hours

TO APPLY
Please visit: https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID #715055

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.

EXECUTIVE AGENCY COUNSEL - 95005

Admission to the New York State Bar; and four years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar, eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.

Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

- This position requires admission to the New York State Bar and at least 7 years of recent, full-time, relevant legal experience. - Familiarity with NYPD policies and procedures, as well as thorough knowledge of the Freedom of Information Law, civil and criminal discovery laws and rules, and Article 78 proceedings. - Ability to manage highly complex and sensitive legal work, while maintaining priorities and proactively anticipating issues. - Established track record working collaboratively and cross-functionally with stakeholders on complex matters.

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/.

New York City Residency is not required for this position

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.