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 custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody 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.
Under the direction of the First Deputy Commissioner with the broadest possible latitude to exercise independent judgment, the Deputy Commissioner for Programs and Community Partnerships (DPCP) is responsible for developing and evaluating Agency wide non-mandated programs and services while ensuring compliance with mandated services afforded to individuals assigned to its care. It leads a team composed of an Associate Commissioner and four Assistant Commissioners responsible for the overall operation of its four sub-divisions (Advancement & Enrichment, Counseling/SSH, Program Operations, and Reintegration). The selected candidate leads conversations and strategies impacting the overall development and operation of programs at the DOC; works collaboratively and acts as liaison with other operational divisions, units, external stakeholders, and officials regarding program development. Develops and coordinates overall planning and design of all research and program evaluation initiatives for agency, conducts controlled studies, analysis and evaluation of programming or initiatives for incarcerated individuals, and assessment tools. Produces evidence-based result; directs development and maintenance of performance measures and standards for programmatic functions; evaluates effectiveness of programs and recommends procedural and programmatic improvements; participates in total quality management and/or improvement activities; ensures consistent application and evaluation of treatment and assessment tools; ensures continuum of care; evaluates programs needs; coordinates programs activities with other public and private agencies; initiates and prepares requests for grants; ensures implementation and executions of grant requirement; maintains statistics, research and best practices pertaining to correctional treatments; determines appropriates staffing levels and directs management and coordination of staff who might impact programs and services; coordinates interagency collaboration with New York State Department of Correction Program Deputy Commissioners or Directors for continuum of programs needs and compliance upon incarcerated individuals transfer. Performs related duties as required.
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
Considerable knowledge of modern Correction program needs and risk assessments considerable knowledge of incarcerated individuals management and rehabilitation demonstrated interpersonal skills oral and written communication skills ability to coordinates the interface of technical research activities with applied operational programs/ projects full knowledge of educational, vocational and program service needs used to service the needs of the incarcerated individuals. Significant knowledge of the laws, regulations, consent decrees, minimum standards and other legal mandates which affect the field of correction and the criminal justice system Ability to establish and maintain effective liaison with executive staff members in other criminal justice agencies as well as other pertinent government and private bodies Ability to draft proposal and negotiate at the highest levels to obtain grants Ability to work under intense pressure and meet restrictive deadlines. At least fifteen (15) or more years experience in corrections, probation, parole, or law enforcement is a plus.
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.
