Assistant Secretary of Public Safety

2 weeks ago

New York, New York, United States New York State Executive Chamber Full time

Assistant Secretary for Public Safety

State of New York – Executive Chamber

Location: New York, NY or Albany, NY

As a member of the New York State Executive Chamber, the Assistant Secretary for Public Safety serves under the Director of State Operations. The Assistant Secretary plays a central leadership role in shaping and executing the Governor's comprehensive public safety policy agenda.

Reporting to the Deputy Secretary for Public Safety, the Assistant Secretary advises and helps oversee operations and policy management across the state's public safety agencies, including: Division of State Police, Division of Criminal Justice Services, Department of Corrections & Community Supervision, Board of Parole, State Commission of Correction, Office of Victim Services, Division of Human Rights, Justice Center, Division of Veterans' Services, and Waterfront Commission.

The Assistant Secretary works in close coordination with other State Operations team members, including counterparts in the Transportation, Human Services and Mental Hygiene, and Finance and Technology portfolios.

Salary
: $165,000-175,000

Duties
:

  • Strategic Leadership & Policy Development
  • Lead policy design and strategic planning across the Governor's public safety portfolio, including issues pertaining to criminal justice, corrections, victim services, and human rights.
  • Direct the development of policy proposals for inclusion in the State of the State, Executive Budget, and legislative sessions.
  • Agency Oversight & Program Implementation
  • Oversee the policies and operations of public safety agencies, ensuring initiatives advance the Governor's objectives and comply with statutory mandates.
  • Advise the Governor's Office on high-impact regulatory, legal, and operational developments.
  • Stakeholder & Intergovernmental Engagement
  • Serve as a principal liaison to external stakeholders, including law enforcement, prosecutors, the criminal defense bar, and policy advocates.
  • Collaborate with the Governor's DC Office to track and engage on federal legislation, funding opportunities, and policy trends.
  • Engage with the Division of Budget, Governor's Office of Counsel, and Governor's Public Information Office to support coordinated policy and communications strategies.
  • Cross-Agency and Chamber Coordination
  • Partner with other portfolios within the Executive Chamber to align public safety policies with the full range of Governor priorities.
  • Develop briefing materials and joint policy proposals that reflect input from multiple Chamber portfolios and State agencies.
  • Other Duties
  • Represent the Governor and Deputy Secretary at public events, interagency meetings, and stakeholder convenings.
  • Travel to New York City, Albany, and other parts of the state as required.
  • Help coordinate emergency response efforts.
  • Prepare and review position papers, testimony, briefing materials, legislative proposals, budget initiatives, speeches and other such materials as may be required.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of relevant public safety experience. A Master's degree or JD may substitute for one year of experience.
  • Demonstrated leadership in public safety policy and/or first-hand experience working with criminal law and the criminal justice system, with a strong preference for experience in the New York State system.
  • Proven ability to manage complex portfolios, lead cross-functional teams, and navigate sensitive political or stakeholder environments.
  • Excellent strategic thinking, written and verbal communication, and project management skills.

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