Director of Training

NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Police seeks a Deputy Assistant Commissioner to lead the Training Division, oversee a regional education program, and develop policies across multiple law enforcement training initiatives.

The role requires extensive leadership in public safety, coordination with diverse agencies, and strong capability in learning management systems and data visualization. NYC residency may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with at least 18 months in administrative, managerial, or supervisory roles.
• Four years of full-time experience, with 18 months in admin/managerial/supervisory activities.
• Experience in law enforcement leadership or public safety preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the DCAS Police Training Division and a regional law enforcement training program.
• Develop and administer stakeholder-focused education materials and training engagements.
• Maintain oversight and development of training staff and certifications.
• Monitor the effectiveness of all training programs and identify improvements.
• Coordinate and procure training with external private organizations or government agencies.
• Manage training and personnel records and respond to audits and investigations.
• Overhaul the records management system and develop a comprehensive learning management system.
• Design data visualizations using computer systems (charts, tables, dashboards).
• Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders, managing projects and requests.
• Assist DCAS Police executive staff with operational policy development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Four years of admin/managerial experience

Job description

DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City’s most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies what we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of city government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York.

Our Commitment To Equity, Effectiveness, And Sustainability Guides Our Work Providing City Agencies With The Critical Resources And Support Needed To Succeed, Including:

• Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees.
• Managing 56 public buildings.
• Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property.
• Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.
• Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.
• Leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.

When you work at DCAS, you're not just working for one agency, but in service of them all. It's an opportunity to provide impactful support, quality customer service, and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. Visit our website at nyc.gov/dcas to learn more about the work we do.

DCAS Police is responsible for security at DCAS owned, managed and/or leased properties throughout the five boroughs as well as maintaining law and order, ensuring the protection of life and property through the enforcement of the New York City Local Law and New York State Penal Law and all applicable agency rules and regulations. The selected candidate will fill the position within the LOS DCAS Police. Under supervision, the selected candidate will be responsible for performing the following.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the DCAS Police Training Division and maintain oversight of a regional law enforcement training program and curriculum for academies and annual in-service refresher courses as required by New York State.
• Develop and administer stakeholder-focused education materials and/or training engagements in law enforcement and public safety.
• Maintain oversight and development of training staff members and ensuring upkeep of certifications and relevant skills.
• Monitor the effectiveness of all training programs, identify and make recommendations for improvement.
• Coordinate and procure training with external private organizations or government agencies at various levels.
• Manage training and personnel records, ensure personnel training compliance, respond to audits and investigations.
• Overhaul records management system and develop a comprehensive learning management system. Utilize computer systems to design data visualizations such as charts, tables, and/or dashboards.
• Collaborate with leadership and internal/external stakeholders (to include the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services), managing projects, coordinating & facilitating requests, and ensuring continuous overall growth and development of the department.
• Assist DCAS Police executive staff with development of operational policies and other special projects.

Some of the physical activities performed by the Director of Training and environmental conditions experiences are: walking to and from sites and during the course of site visit; climbing and descending ladders, stairs and/or scaffolds to get to areas to be inspected; standing for extended periods of time; distinguishing colors; bending, stooping and/or stretching during inspections; communicating orally; climbing over and around various objects; working in areas that may be damp, dark, dusty, smoky, smelly, excessively hot or cold, mold and/or vermin infested; working in areas with limited working space; working outdoors in all kinds of weather. The Director of Training may be required to wear safety equipment including hard hat, eye and ear protection, gloves, safety shoes, face mask, and fall protection equipment.

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Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory, full-time experience of a nature to qualify for the duties 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
• Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have the 18 months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

• Five or more years of executive-level leadership within law enforcement. - Certified NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services: Use of Force Instructor - Certified NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services: Firearms Instructor - Certified NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services: Defensive Tactics Instructor - Certified NYS Department of Health BEMS: Emergency Medical Technician - Certified American Heart Associate Basic Life Support Provider Instructor (CPR/AED) - Certified FLETC Active Shooter Threat Instructor - Certified FLETC Tactical Medical Instructor - Certified in Reid Technique: Advanced Investigative Interviewing and Interrogation Techniques - Excellent interpersonal, organization, and communication skills. - Proficient with various Microsoft 365 software applications. - Experience applying theories, principles, practices, techniques, and methodologies of adult education. - Ability to work with frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workflow. - Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects. - Dependable team player and work collaboratively and cooperatively with staff in a team-oriented environment. - Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment, detailed oriented, self-motivated, and be able to multitask. - Ability to interact with all levels of staff and other law enforcement agencies.

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.