Deputy Commissioner, Custody & Classification Leadership

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 240,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York Department of Correction seeks a Deputy Commissioner of Classification & Population Management to lead a team responsible for housing DOC populations across facilities according to risk levels and program needs.

The role requires advanced degrees in public administration or related fields, significant leadership experience, and a track record of policy-driven operations and cross-agency collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Public Administration or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience; at least 18 months in administrative/managerial capacity.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Finance, Criminal Justice or related field with 7+ years of relevant experience; at least 18 months in administrative/managerial capacity.
• High school diploma/equivalent with 11 years of progressively responsible experience; at least 18 months in administrative/managerial capacity.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for placement of DOC population across facilities by risk level.
• Facilitate population reintegration and ensure housing, programming and job assignments align with policy and statutes.
• Develop and update classification procedures and manuals; train staff in classification operations.
• Audit hearings, approve transfers of incarcerated individuals, and liaise with other criminal justice agencies and stakeholders.
• Oversee data transfer and integration with other Department programs (education, health, mental health, addiction services, counseling, work programs).

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Staff training

Policy compliance

Data analysis

Education

Master’s Degree in Public Administration or related field

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Criminal Justice or related field

High school diploma with 11 years progressive experience

Job description

The City of New York Department of Correction seeks a Deputy Commissioner of Classification & Population Management to lead a team responsible for housing DOC populations across facilities according to risk levels and program needs.

The role requires advanced degrees in public administration or related fields, significant leadership experience, and a track record of policy-driven operations and cross-agency collaboration.