Public Safety Program Specialist 2 - 227502

New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services is seeking a Public Safety Program Specialist 2 to research, develop, and implement training programs and model policy best practices for police and peace officers. The role oversees program administration, conducts training-related studies, and provides technical assistance to agencies.

The incumbent will lead in program implementation, manage LMS content, and coordinate stakeholder panels to draft policy guidance and model standards.

Qualifications

• Seven years of qualifying experience as a law enforcement officer or law enforcement trainer after basic/recruit training.
• Associates degree substitution for two years; bachelor’s substitution for four years; master’s substitution for five years.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and implement training programs for police and peace officers.
• Oversee administration of training programs and evaluate compliance with laws and regulations.
• Prepare tables, reports, charts on topical research for executive review and publication.
• Develop online training programs and maintain LMS, Listservs, and website content.
• Lead advisory panels and draft policy/guidance documents and model policies.

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Duties

Under the direction of a higher-level Public Safety Program Specialist within the DCJS Office of Public Safety, the Public Safety Program Specialist 2, SG-23 will research, develop, and implement training programs or specialized programs and model policy best practices for police and peace officers that support program topics found within basic training. The incumbent will oversee the administration of training programs; perform duties related to the research and development of law enforcement training; serve as the lead developer in implementation of a training program or specialized program; conduct training-related studies; provide technical assistant to various law enforcement agencies; review and evaluate training programs and instructors for compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; and may supervise Public Safety Program Specialists 1, paraprofessional training staff, and support staff. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct or provide direct training or instruction to law enforcement and partner law enforcement support agencies.
• Provide fiscal and administrative oversight for training-related contracts by assisting with contract development, requests for proposals development, including solicitation and administration of requests for proposals and quotes.
• Provide direct technical assistance or memo guidance to agencies for implementation of programs.
• Prepare and provide tables, written reports, charts, and graphics on topical research such as new technologies, evidence-based practices, and emerging law enforcement and criminal justice trends for executive level review, public presentation and/or publication.
• Review and analyze criminal justice policy, programs, legislation, and research studies.
• Perform policy research and literature reviews related to specific program areas.
• Develop, evaluate, review, and otherwise implement various kinds of presentations and training to law enforcement. This may also include reviewing and evaluating feedback from training program recipients.
• Develop and implement specialized programs to support police and peace officers
• Maintain statutorily required police and peace officer training to include the coordination of review and program enhancements.
• Develop online training programs and maintain web-based programs, including Learning Management System (LMS), Listservs, and website content.
• Assemble and facilitate stakeholder advisory panels. Lead panel of subject matter experts to draft policy and procedures guidance documents and facilitate implementation of such documents statutorily required.
• Develop best practice recommendations and conduct binding or non-binding model policy development to increase the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of law enforcement actions.
• Prepare training and costs proposals funded by state and federal funds.
• Inform section manager of training opportunities and programs.
• Provide technical assistance in assigned programs, developing and update training policies and guidance, and update training manuals using appropriate resources.
• Draft and provide technical assistance on regulations and statutes.
• Serve as a liaison for the assigned areas to outside agencies and non-state governmental entities.
• Participate in workgroups with other governmental entities related to assigned areas.
• Evaluate instructors currently providing training to covered persons or agencies.
• Audit training programs and conduct analysis of compliance to training standards. Supervise programs to ensure compliance by covered programs and instructors with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and contracts.
• Review outside instructor lesson plans to issue equivalency certifications and ensure content meets best practices and state standards.
• Draft and implement Memoranda of Understanding between agencies to ensure fidelity to programs.
• Develop evaluation tools to analyze the results and effectiveness of training programs or specialized programs.
• May supervise professional and paraprofessional training staff and/or support staff.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Non-Competitive: Seven years of qualifying experience as a law enforcement officer or law enforcement trainer in a local, state, or federal agency. An associate degree or 60 credit hours may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree or higher may substitute for five years of experience. All qualifying experience must have been gained after basic/recruit training.

Promotional: One (1) year of service as Public Safety Program Specialist 1, SG-18.

Candidates with curriculum development, instructional design, and specialty topics instructor certification (defensive tactics, firearms, RBT, etc.) are preferred.

Additional Comments

Some positions may require travel to locations not serviced by public transportation.

Approximately 15% travel is required.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. DCJS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Please be advised that the Division of Criminal Justice Services does not currently offer sponsorship for employment visas.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Unit at [e-mail] or [phone].