Program Director (Community Police Review Board)

** All applicants must formally apply online via jobs.albanyny.gov to be considered for this position. **

The City of Albany’s Community Police Review Board (CPRB) is seeking a Program Director. The CPRB is an independent body established by the City of Albany in 2000 to improve communication between the Police Department and the community, to increase police accountability and credibility with the public, and to create a complaint review process that is free from bias and informed of actual police practice. The Program Director will serve in a leadership role at the direction of the Community Police Review Board to provide robust leadership and effective management of the CPRB’s daily activities.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The incumbent is responsible for serving as the liaison between the Common Council and the Community Police Review Board (CPRB), which requires attendance at every Community Police Review Board meeting. Their duty is to the day-to-day operations of the Community Police Review Board, including managing the work of the CPRB, processing complaints, and participating in community outreach and education. The incumbent shall also be responsible for researching and analyzing policy recommendations related to police department oversight for the Common Council and CPRB. Work is performed under the supervision of the City Clerk.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative Only)

Oversees meetings and outreach of the Community Police Review Board;

Maintains the records, reports, and communications of the Community Police Review Board;

Oversees the creation of Community Police Review Board meeting notices, agendas, and minutes;

Oversees CPRB case management, including accepting incoming complaints and interfacing with the Board to ensure the timely completion of investigations;

Assures the timely flow of information between the Community Police Review Board and city personnel;

Researches and recommends new and existing policies related to police department oversight in Albany and similarly situated municipalities;

Builds and maintains strong relationships with community and government stakeholders;

Acts as a CPRB liaison between government agencies, community organizations, and providers of programming and resources;

Meets regularly with the Albany Police Department’s Chief of Police;

Recommends new police department oversight policy and strategies to city officials and community partners;

Works alongside Common Council staff and city officials to help implement police department oversight strategies;

Performs related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Strong knowledge of Albany's model of civilian oversight;

Strong knowledge of the laws and regulations governing policing in Albany and New York State;

Knowledge of evidence-based strategies to provide police department oversight and relevant organizations, including the National Association of Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement;

Knowledge of public finance and budgeting;

Knowledge of personal computers, office equipment, and Microsoft Office Suite;

Knowledge of the legal protection accorded to police records;

Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality with respect to confidential or privileged information received;

Ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships with city officials, other employees, service providers, and the public;

Ability to coordinate studies of government operations;

Ability to coordinate volunteers and supervise employees;

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks;

Ability to work independently;

Thorough communication skills, both verbal and written;

Thorough organizational and time-management skills;

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Possession of a Master’s Degree (or higher) in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Public Policy, Public Administration, or a closely related field and two (2) years of experience in the practice of law, citizen/civilian oversight, policing, criminal justice, public administration, social services, or related work; OR

B. Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Public Policy, Public Administration, or a closely related field; and three (3) years of experience in citizen/civilian oversight, policing, criminal justice, public administration, social services, or related work; OR

C. Possession of an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Public Policy, Public Administration, or a closely related field; and five (5) years of experience in citizen/civilian oversight, policing, criminal justice, public administration, social services, or related work; OR

D. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and six (6) years of experience in citizen/civilian oversight, policing, criminal justice, public administration, social services, or related work; OR

E. An equivalent combination of training and experience defined by the limits of (A) through (C) above.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $83,060.00 - $118,870.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Extended hours

Monday to Friday

Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

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