Deputy Commissioner, Custody Management & Classifications

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

Deputy Commissioner, Custody Management & Classifications

• Full-time
• Agency: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
• Job Category: Public Safety, Inspections, & Enforcement
• Salary Band: $150,000+
• Compensation: USD 250,000 - USD 250,000

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 aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff, visitors, volunteers, and people in our care. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in our care 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 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledge 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 Chief of Department, 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 following 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.

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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.

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.