Deputy Commissioner, Custody Management & Classifications

Department of Correction; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Correction seeks a dynamic Deputy Commissioner of Classification & Population Management to lead the unit responsible for placing the DOC population across facilities based on risk levels. You will oversee data collection, policy compliance, and interagency collaboration to support housing, programming, and community re-entry goals.

Reporting to the Chief of Department, you will supervise staff, develop classification procedures, train teams, and audit hearings.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree plus five years of related experience, with 18 months in admin/managerial roles.
• A Bachelor's degree plus seven years of related experience, with 18 months in admin/managerial roles.
• High school diploma with eleven years of related experience, 18 months in admin/managerial roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for placement of DOC population across facilities by risk level.
• Develop and update classification procedures and data collection standards.
• Audit classification hearings and supervise transfers between facilities.
• Collaborate with education, health, mental health, and other program areas.

Education

Master’s Degree in Public Administration / related field

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration / related field

High School Diploma with 11 years of progressive experience

Job description

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.
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER (DOC) - 95043

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 insecurity management
• Minimum of 10 years experience in correctional, probation, parole or law enforcement is a plus
• Significant experience managing classification tools and other relevant operational experience incorrectional systems
• 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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New 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.

Additional Information

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.