Criminal Justice Program Specialist/Trainee at State Civil Service Albany, NY
Listed on 2026-01-26
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Government
Government Administration
Location: City of Albany
Overview
Criminal Justice Program Specialist 1/Trainee job at New York State Civil Service. Albany, NY.
Agency:
Criminal Justice Services, Division of
Title:
Criminal Justice Program Specialist 1/Trainee
Occupational Category:
Other Professional Careers
Salary Grade: 18
Bargaining Unit: PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range:
From $53,764 to $85,138 Annually
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Appointment Type:
Permanent
Jurisdictional Class:
Competitive Class
Travel Percentage: 10%
Workweek:
Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Workday:
From 8 AM To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County:
Albany
Street Address: 80 South Swan Street, Alfred
E. Smith Building
City:
Albany
State: NY
Zip Code: 12210
Duties Description- Under the direction of the Criminal Justice Program Specialist 2 within the DCJS Office of Public Safety, the Criminal Justice Program Specialist 1/Trainee will support the 1033 Federal Excess Property Program.
- Specific duties include but are not limited to: intake, review and initial approval/disapproval of applications for participation, property accountability, assisting agencies in all aspects of program, liaison with counterparts at U.S. Department of Defense.
- Perform site visits at participating agencies to facilitate accountability.
- Provide technical assistance to participating law enforcement agencies.
- Develop and maintain program policies and procedures.
- Develop and maintain program databases.
- Assist in the development and implementation of program plan of operation and program reference guide(s).
- Develop and maintain program reference materials.
- Assist in the development of and provide requisite training to participating law enforcement agencies.
- NON-COMPETITIVE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Criminal Justice Program Specialist Trainee 1, NS:
Four years of experience in developing and implementing criminal justice and public safety initiatives and programs. An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience. Advanced placement to Criminal Justice Program Specialist Trainee 2, NS, or Criminal Justice Program Specialist 1, SG-18, may be possible depending on education and experience and subject to agency approval. - NY HELPS:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination.
Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. - COMPETITIVE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Criminal Justice Program Specialist 1, SG-18:
Permanent service in this title or one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c service in a title SG-16 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law. Criminal Justice Program Specialist Trainee 1, NS:
Reachable on the current eligible list; OR Permanent service in this title or one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-11 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law. Candidates eligible for 55b/c appointment with four years of experience in developing and implementing criminal justice and public safety initiatives and programs are encouraged to apply.
An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience.
- This position may require up to 10% travel to locations not serviced by public transportation.
- This position may be filled as a two-year traineeship leading to Criminal Justice Program Specialist 1, SG-18.
- 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 or . - Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
- Name:
Pauline Hooten - Telephone:
- Fax:
- Email Address: DCJSJobs.gov
- Address: 80 South Swan Street,…
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