Assistant Commissioner and Chief of Investigations

Duties Description

The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) Deputy Commissioner and Chief of Investigations provides executive leadership in conjunction with the DOCCS mission, vision and value statements. The position reports directly to the Commissioner and is a member of the Central Office Executive Team. The position provides direct oversight to the DOCCS Office of Special Investigations, consisting of over 300 personnel statewide with five major divisions, including identifying trends and proactive risk analysis. The full overview of the Office of Special Investigations can be found by accessing DOCCS Directive #0700, "Office of Special Investigations (OSI).”

The Deputy Commissioner and Chief of Investigations for the DOCCS OSI leads over 300 personnel statewide and is responsible for five major divisions, with nine offices around the state. The Public Integrity Division (PID) investigates a wide range of allegations of violations of the Department’s policies and criminal laws, including staff misconduct, particularly physical and sexual abuse of incarcerated individuals; unattended deaths of incarcerated individuals; unauthorized relationships between staff and incarcerated individuals or parolees; various forms of harassment or other misconduct; theft and fraud; and escape plots. The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) investigates a range of criminal activities associated with NYS DOCCS, including but not limited to the following: violent acts resulting in serious injury or death, threats of violence, gun and drug distribution and possession, contraband smuggling, and criminal organizations engaged in extremist violence or terrorist activities. CID participates in several task forces and intelligence centers. The Canine Division (K9D) has specially trained canines to detect dangerous drugs and contraband electronics (e.g., cellular phones) and is dedicated to interdicting controlled substances and other contraband. The Fugitive Investigations Division (FID) specializes in fugitive apprehensions and returning fugitives to New York. The Intake, Training, and Analysis Division (ITAD) is responsible for the processing of thousands of complaints annually, the training of OSI staff, and performing analysis of data to identify potential issues and prioritize resource allocation and provide OSI with a tactical, case by case analytical role, providing investigators with direction and support in their investigations.

Required/Preferred Competencies

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 14 years of investigative and/or legal experience, including a minimum of 10 years of supervisory experience in law enforcement, inspector general, and/or corrections.
• All candidates must have demonstrated leadership qualities and possess knowledge of the applicable laws, maintain the highest levels of behavior including personal integrity and ethics, fairness, character, judgment, attitude and respect for others.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication and organizational skills with demonstrated skill in negotiating conflict.
• Ability to supervise and lead investigators in offices spread around the State of New York, maintain a culture of high ethical standards and integrity, and effectively communicate with executives within the Department and in other law enforcement agencies.
• Travel and the ability to respond to emergencies are required.
• All candidates must be qualified to hold such office and must be a U.S. Citizen. New York State residency is not required to apply for the position; however, it is required to be appointed to the position.

Additional Comments

Salary, travel percentage, and working hours to be discussed.