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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 Legislative Affairs Unit is primarily responsible for all aspects of the NYPD's participation in the legislative process at the federal, state, and local levels. Attorneys in the Legislative Affairs Unit negotiate, draft, and review proposed legislation in accordance with the needs of the Department and public safety concerns, work closely with the Mayor's city, state, and federal legislative offices, and prepare members of the Department for hearings before legislative bodies.

The Director, Legislative Affairs will:
1. Act as the primary liaison to the Mayor's Office, Law Department, elected officials, and other government entities on all legislative matters impacting the NYPD.
2. Provide guidance and information to the NYPD's executive staff and other affected Department commands regarding new legislation and hearings conducted by legislative bodies,
3. Prepare members of the Department for hearings before legislative bodies.
4. Testify and make appearances on behalf of the NYPD at hearings conducted by legislative bodies and oversight entities.
5. Inform members of the service of statutory and regulatory changes that impact the operations of the Department.
6. Review communications prepared by other Department commands in response to inquiries from elected officials and constituent matters.

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.

- Extensive knowledge of the city, state, and federal legislative processes as well as NY Penal Law, Criminal Procedure Law, NYC Administrative Code and other statutes relevant to law enforcement. - A demonstrated comfort in public speaking and the ability to clearly and concisely present complicated legislative and legal issues in a manner that is simple and readily understandable - Excellent research, communication, and interpersonal skills and the ability to successfully balance multiple assignments and projects and work as part of a team.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program.

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 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.

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.