Deputy Commissioner, Custody Management, Classification

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. 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 8, diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.

DOC is currently seeking a dynamic and experienced candidate with proven leadership and project management skills to serve as the Deputy Commissioner of Classification & Population Management. Reporting directly to the Senior Deputy Commissioner, the successful candidate will lead a team primarily responsible for the placement of DOC’s population across its various facilities according to their correctional risk levels. The individual will also help facilitate the population’s successful community integration and ensure that housing, programming, and job assignments are in compliance with departmental policies, governing statutes, and court decisions.

The Deputy Commissioner will recommend improvements in classification procedures; provide technical assistance and resolve difficult classification decisions; train staff in classification procedures, operations and methodologies; update a classification manual; establish standards and procedures for the collection of data relating to the classification system; oversee the transfer of data and information from other agencies; assist in the integration of classification operations with other Department programs, including education, mental health services, health services, addiction services, counseling, religious services, work programs, recreation and community release programs; audit classification committee hearings and reviews; approve all transfers of incarcerated individuals between facilities; liaison with other criminal justice agencies, the families of incarcerated individuals and public officials; and perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

1.A Master’s Degree from an accredited college in Public Administration, Personnel Administration,
Business Administration, Human Services, Criminal Justice, Political Science, Psychology or an
equivalent/related field, plus five years of satisfactory experience of a nature to qualify for the duties
and responsibilities of the position, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative,
managerial, or executive capacity or supervising personnel performing activities related to the duties
of the position; or
2.A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with a major in Public Administration, Personnel
Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Human Services, Criminal Justice, Political Science,
Psychology or an equivalent/related field, plus seven years of satisfactory experience of a nature to
qualify for the duties and responsibilities of the position, at least 18 months of which must have been
in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity or supervising personnel performing activities
related to the duties of the position.
3.A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and eleven years of satisfactory,
full-time progressively responsible experience as described in "1" above, 18 months of which must
have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity.

Preferred Skills
-Extensive experience and knowledge in correctional classification methodologies and best practices in security management-Minimum of 10 years experience in a correctional, probation, parole or law enforcement is a plus.-Proven ability to manage competing priorities and execute during emergencies-Experience with using and making data-driven decisions at the senior-level-Ability to communicate highly complex information clearly and succinctly, both orally and in writing-Strong analytical, interpersonal, problem-solving, decision-making and organizational skills -Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality within the teams.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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 class="jobad-residencyRequirement"> Residency RequirementNew York City residency is generally required within 90 days of 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.

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