Deputy Commissioner, Adult Operations

The NYC Department of Probation (DOP) is a world leader in working creatively and effectively engaging with people under court-mandated community supervision. Through innovative partnerships with people and organizations throughout the New York City, DOP provides opportunities for those on probation to access services and opportunities that positively impact their life trajectory. Following the best current data on “what works,” staff at DOP engage in meaningful relationships with those on probation to enhance community safety and decrease recidivism.

Responsibilities

Under executive direction of the Commissioner and with the widest latitude for independent judgment, action and decision-making, the Deputy Commissioner for Adult Operations provides direction and administrative review to a management staff responsible for the administration of probation supervision and services for those who are aged 16 and over at the time of the offense. Duties and responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the codes, rules and regulations of the New York State Office of Probation and Correctional Alternatives and applicable federal, state and local laws. As a member of the Commissioner's Cabinet, the incumbent serves as primary advisor concerning Adult Court Probation Services and has direct responsibility for the overall operations and innovation/reforms in the area of services to adults on probation. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Directing managerial staff who plan, coordinate and implement adult probation services throughout the five boroughs of NYC, including the preparation of Pre-Sentence Investigations for the Courts and the supervision of adults convicted of felonies and misdemeanors who have been sentenced to probation in accordance with relevant State laws.
• Monitoring borough office operations to ensure commitment to, and attainment of, agency goals and objectives. Adjusts managerial focus, and identifies on-going training needs and other interventions when necessary, to achieve desired outcomes.
• Overseeing the allocation and assignment of staff in Adult Operations Citywide; in all boroughs, ensures that probation and supervisory probation officers are assigned manageable caseloads and have sufficient support staff.
• Recommending organizational changes; reengineering of and enhancements to, business processes to ensure appropriate allocation of resources; streamlining of procedures and the application of innovative and efficient methodologies.
• Working with the New York City Police Department, borough District Attorneys’ Offices, Legal Aid/defense counsel, other city and state agencies, and not-for-profit organizations to develop programs that will provide probationers with tools to lead productive and successful lives while enhancing public safety. This includes, but is not limited to, programs that address education, employment and housing needs, domestic violence, mental illness, drug and alcohol addiction, sex offending, family intervention etc.
• Representing the agency in an official capacity, as required, on all Adult Operations matters including local, state, professional meetings and media inquiries, and participating in community efforts dealing with the prevention and control of crime and implementation of community justice approaches.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of full-time experience in probation services, social work, criminal justice, investigations or a related field, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or

Education and/or experience equivalent to “1” above. A graduate degree from an accredited institution in social work, sociology, psychology, criminal justice or a related field may be substituted for general experience on a year for year basis for up to a maximum of two years. However, all candidates must have the 18 months of experience in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to analyze and recommend policies and procedures with strategic foresight. - Ability to propose innovative approaches to complex problems. - Ability to inspire and motivate adult probation staff to embrace and implement new approaches or goals as determined collaboratively with the Commissioner. - Comprehensive knowledge of New York City and State Court Systems, probation/social service case work principles and regulations, trends and developments in the probation field and best practices in the area of motivating persons under supervision to lead law abiding lives. - Proven ability to present the agency’s position in meetings with high level officials and other government and private entities.
  
  

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.

, $116,624.00 – $263,821.00